It seems that the approach to the Norman [Creek]Bridge (renamed the Canning Bridge in 1956) on Lytton Road has been a traffic danger spot since the 1940s and the area has continued to be a problem despite major road widening works in recent years.
The article in the Telegraph of 25 October 1948 describes a crash between a bus and tram, the third in three months, in which 10 people were injured. Thanks to the quick action of both drivers there were not more casualties and both drivers escaped unharmed.
‘The smash occurred as the inward bound bus from Wynnum had negotiated Norman Bridge and was climbing the short incline beyond the bridge on Lytton Road near the junction of Laidlaw Parade.
Seven of the injured passengers were riding near the front of the bus and the remaining three were on the tram.
It is believed that as the bus came off the bridge and was approaching the crest of the hill it momentarily went across on to the outbound tram line just as the tram was approaching from the city.
The tram was extensively damaged. The front wheels of the bus and the chassis were badly buckled and the engine stove in.
Most of the damage to the tram occurred on the near side. The rear bogey was forced off the track. Traffic was not seriously delayed.’