Later Particulars.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 7679, 1 February 1904, Page 5

Later Particulars.

From later particulars wo have been able to gather, it appears that the roadman, who was on his way to Masterton, was tbo first on the scene after the accident. Mr Macßae was holding; the horses' heads, and when he came up, be (Mr Macßae) collapsed into his arms. Assistance was at once procured from Mr Carswell's, to whose residence the sufferers were removed, and where they have been till they were brought into Masterton to-day, arriving at Mr Norman Beetham's shortly before one o'clock. At latest accounts Mrs Macßae was still unconscious, and the exact extent of the injuries sustained by her cannot yet be ascertained. Mr Mcßae's injuries are chiefly internal, a rumour current this morning to the effect that be had one leg broken being incorrect. The children are now almost recovered, their injuries having been very slight. Two were taken on to Bowlands. Mr Fitzgerald has not sustained any injury. Dr Martin returned to Wellington by the early train this morning. By latest accounts, we learn that both the sufferers are in a very critical condition. ' Mrs Macßae is suffering from violent concussion of the brain, with severe lacerations. Mr Macßae has ruptured one of his kidneys. The lad (lan) has severe—but not serious—facial bruises. Dr. Martin agreed with Dr. Butement's diagnosis as to the critical nature of the injuries to both Mr and Mrs Mcßae.

The spot where the accident occurred is a very dangerous one for vehicular traffic in either direction. The road takes a sudden dip, at the bottom of which is a very sharp bend, and in tho middle being the bridge against which the buggy struck. The road could be greatly improved at this point, and the risk of accidents considerably reduced, as the bend could be completely cut off, giving almost a straight run up the hill opposite to the bridge. To tbe steep grades and tortuous sinuosities characteristic of this piece of road, may be attributed the unfortunate accident which now has to be recorded, as it was in endeavouring to negotiate the sharp bend that tbe buggy came to grief. Drivers accustomed to the road describe the place as being extremely dangerous, and one of the worst on the road, minor mishaps having frequently occurred there.