Bus accident, Falkirk

Maker
Unknown
Production date
Circa 1925
 Description
View of a General company bus which has left the road on a wet day, demolishing the fence and knocking over a telegraph pole. A number of men inspect the damage, watched by a crowd of onlookers.
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Production date
Circa 1925
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Subject place
Falkirk Rd/West Mains/Falkirk area
Subject notes
Although the maximum permitted speed was only 20 mph until 1930, the limit was lightly enforced. Accidents occurred more frequently than today in proportion to the number of vehicles on the roads.
Accession number
P16457

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