SMASHED TO MATCHWOOD
TRUCKS TAKE A PLUNGE SENSATION NEAB TAIHAPE While working on a metalling contract at Pukeokahu (near Taihape) on Thursday afternoon a light motor truck broke down, and was taken in tow by another. When rounding one of the most da.nfferous corners in the vicinity the leading truck wont over the bank taking the roar one with. it. The drop is estimated at 400 foot. Both drivers, D. O’Ke%fo and F. Forayth, Jumped off, one receiving a alight injury to his knee. The truck,l, which wore the property of Mr A. Parke*, a contractor for the Rangltlkel County Council, were smaanod to matchwood.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19771, 19 February 1927, Page 6
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105SMASHED TO MATCHWOOD Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19771, 19 February 1927, Page 6
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