The accident occurred due to the collapse of the Bulls Bridge 15 June 1973, caused by scouring of the foundations in a heavy flood. The bus was recovered on 17th June 1973. Mr M J Farrington, driver, was the sole occupant of the bus and was admitted to hospital.
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Weld Motors' bus being hauled from Rangitikei River
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Date
- June 17, 1973
- Digitisation ID
- 2009P_Bul5_BRW_2736
- Held In
- Coolstore
Creation
- Created By
- Manawatu Evening Standard
- Place
- Bulls
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