Ambulances were then summoned to convey the injured persons to hospital, three or four of them haying had miraculous. escapes from death as they landed on the road or on the pavements during the lorry's mad dash. It was seen that many; of the injured coolies, who lined the roadway for many yards, were in 2 serious condition and several ambulances were needed in order to res move them for immediate treatment.
One man, whose head had struck the kerb, at the beginning of the swerve was found to be dead while three others were not expected to live. These were removed first to St. Luke's Hospital, while the remainder were taken to the Lester Chinese Hospital Later during the day one of the injured coolies succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
Several narrow escapes were experienced by some of the coolies in the back of the lorry as the vehicle swerved to the right side, these people saving themselves by clutching at chains and ropes on the left side, They were, however badly, bruised and were treated on the spot for shock, The driver was un" injured.
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