HBH 1892 Nov 1 3 GRAY William and BEECROFT Hotel A serious accident occurred here this afternoon. As far as I can ascertain the particulars are as follows: - An up-country dray was at the railway siding, where it had just been unloaded of a load of wool. One of the leaders which had been detached took fright at the shunting of the train and bolted across the railway crossing in the direction of Havelock. Mr William GRAY, who was on a horse, tried to stop the runaway, but while he was doing so the horse in the dray dashed along and ran one of the shafts into the flank of Mr GRAY'S horse, inflicting such injuries that the poor animal subsequently bled to death. Mr GRAY was thrown violently to the ground, but managed to get to Mr BEECROFT'S Hotel, where he was put to bed and received every attention. I am happy to state that his injuries are not serious. The dray was ultimately stopped in the Havelock Road.