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The M6 has been brought to a standstill after a lorry fell off the Thelwall Viaduct and crash-landed on the embankment below.
A number of lanes remain closed as emergency service crews deal with the aftermath of the horror crash, which saw the HGV brea…
All traffic[1] heading northbound on part of the M6 has been halted after a lorry fell from the side of Thelwall Viaduct near Warrington[2].
The incident occurred shortly before 7pm, with emergency services rescuing the driver from the scene, who is no…
All traffic heading northbound was temporarily held from around 7pm as emergency services closed the motorway.
This follows what Cheshire Police is calling a ‘serious collision’ on Thelwall Viaduct, between junctions 21 for the A57 Manchester Road at W…
Motorists are being warned a stretch of the M6 is shut off tonight following a collision which has seen ‘all emergency services’ called to the scene. The smash, which has involved a truck, has taken place on the northbound carriageway between Junction …
Hassan Shafai, of Turnpike in Preston, appeared in Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday morning after he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving.
The court heard that at 8.55am on October 31, 2023, Shafai was travelling southbound on the M6 near junction 21A,…
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New police investigations have been launched after speed camera saboteurs struck in Wigan yet again.
At some point during the night of August 11 to 12, the speed trap on Spring Road in Orrell was sawn down for the second time in a year and the one on Orrell Road, Orrell, met a similar fate for the first time.
They were the latest in a growing series of attacks which began at the turn of the year with cameras felled on Spring Road, Wallgate, Whelley and Warrington Road in Worsley Mesnes.
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The speed camera on Spring Road, Orrell, after it was attacked for the second time
Those cameras were eventually replaced – at a cost of £100,000 to the taxpayer – but last month the Whelley camera[3] was cut down again.
Now two more acts of criminal damage have been committed.
Danny Vaughan, Transport for Greater Manchester’s Chief Network Officer, said: “We strongly condemn the irresponsible actions of those who vandalise safety cameras, which are used to stop people speeding, reduce collisions and make our roads safer for all users.
“Speeding is highly dangerous and a cause in most fatal collisions on our roads.
The sawn down camera on Orrell Road
“It is beyond reckless for these people to vandalise these spot speed safety cameras, and unfortunately the cost of replacing or repairing these cameras places a burden on the taxpayer.
“I would strongly urge those responsible to consider the potential consequences of there being fewer safety cameras on our roads, and how they would feel if the next person killed by someone speeding is a friend, relative or loved one.”
When the Whelley camera was vandalised the first time, it fell into the road, causing a further hazard on the brow of the hill when the carriageway was already treacherous with winter snow and ice.
The first attack on the Spring Road camera was caught on CCTV and police will now be checking to see if there is any footage available of this and the other attack which would help them nail the criminal(s).
A man was arrested earlier this year on suspicion of causing criminal damage following the Warrington Road attack. He remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about the crimes is asked to ring police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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Peter Ward was caught on May 12 this year speeding on the M6 motorway southbound, between junctions 17 and 16.
The 57-year-old was caught on an automatic speed camera exceeding the 70mph speed limit. It is unknown how fast the driver was going.
At Warr…
Peter Ward, of Main Street, Bicester[1], was caught on May 12 this year speeding on the M6 motorway southbound, between junctions 17 and 16.
The 57-year-old was caught on an automatic speed camera exceeding the 70mph speed limit. It is unknown how fast…
Hundreds of people visit regular car boot sales held on land off Townfield Lane in Winwick.
But this brings problems regarding parking in the area, with residents having raised issued over safety.
One described the situation as ‘chaotic’, adding: “It i…