FALL THROUGH A BRIDGE

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14771, 10 October 1921, Page 5

FALL THROUGH A BRIDGE

FATALITY AT MORRINSVILLE. ANOTHER MAN INJUREE., (Special to Times). MORIIIN3VILLE, Monday. Whilst walking across the railway bridge about 10 o’clock on Saturday night. Patrick James Clark, from Kiwltahi, was killed as Ihc result of slipping and falling from the bridge on to the roadway, a distance of 19 feet. His companion, John Johns, of the Te Aroha glaxo factory, whilst endeavouring to save him, also fell to the road, and was severely hurt. Deceased and Johns were taken by Constable Jackson to Dr Bernstein, who found that the former was dead, his skull having been fractured, and his right leg broken. The latter was found to be suffering from a broken jaw and wrist and other injuries.

Johns was removed to the Waikato Hospital. Constable Jackstm reports having approached Johns in the township. He was then in a dazed condition, and covered with mud. Being taken to the bridge where the body of Clark lay, he denied knowing him. On the following morning, prior to his removal to the Waikato Hospital, Johns staled that ho and Clark had left Tc Aroha for Morrinsville. Tho Incuest, At the formal inquest held to-day, a young native identified the body. Alexander Bussell, farm manager, Kereone, stated he had employed a man who had given his name as Pat Clark, who started work on September 12, and was paid off on October 7. Witness identified the body as that of Clark. The inquest was adjourned for eight days. If is believed deceased has a sister at Tc Aroha.