Girl knocked down by Motor Van

February 1938

Leeds Mercury – Monday 14 February 1938

Running from the rear of a ’bus on Saturday to cross the road, Edna Hughes (9), daughter of Samuel Hughes, Balby street, Denaby, was knocked down by a motor van driven by Keith Dawes Vere, of Lister Street. Rotherham.

The girl was taken to Fullerton Hospital, Denaby, and detained with head, facial and leg injuries.

The motor van swerved and collided with the wall of the police station.