Historical information

Black and white photograph showing the result of a collision between possibly a W5 class tram, running a route 55 service in St Kilda Road, at Domain Junction. The front cabin of the tram has been sheared off, which it is designed to do. There is another tram behind the damaged one. A driver, conductor and an Inspector are in the photo while workmen clear up the mess. Photo by the Herald Sun 8/2/1953.

Significance

Yields information about a collision between a truck and tram at Domain Junction during 1953.

Physical description

Photograph with hand written notes on rear and stamps on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

In ink "No. 2 - Tram & Vegetable truck Collision on St Kilda Road, Melbourne 8/2/53" and The Herald Sun copyright stamp.