Van Driver Who Killed Grandmother on M4 Spared Jail
Barry O'Sullivan, 45, avoided immediate jail for causing the death of Pulvinder Dhillon, 68, on a smart motorway with a malfunctioning safety alert system.
Category : Roads Traffic
Thames Water fined £10k for dangerous Chelsea works
Kensington and Chelsea Council prosecutes Thames Water after safety failures at Seymour Walk site left public exposed to hazards including improper barriers and dangerous equipment.
Driver Hits 135mph for Chinese Takeaway
Police in County Antrim stopped a Mitsubishi Evo driver doing over 135mph on a 60mph road, who claimed they were rushing to get Chinese food. The incident highlights broader speeding dangers across UK roads.
Uxbridge Crash: Woman Critical, Two Arrested on Drug Charges
A 35-year-old woman is fighting for her life after a serious two-car collision in Uxbridge. Two men from her vehicle were arrested on suspicion of drug and weapon offenses.
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A40 Westway Reopens, Weekend Closures Continue Until June
The A40 Westway reopens after a month-long closure for critical safety work, but drivers face four weekend shutdowns at Westway roundabout from April to June.
Learner Driver Charged Over Fatal Melbourne Comic Con Crash
A 33-year-old unlicensed learner driver has been charged after a car struck pedestrians outside Supanova Comic Con, killing one man and seriously injuring another at Melbourne Showgrounds.
Teen's Car Dangles on Highway, Truckers Rescue
A teenage driver's Datsun got stuck dangling off a median strip on the Hume Highway. Fearing harassment, she asked truckers for help and received an unexpected act of kindness.
Two Killed in M90 Crash After Car Drives Wrong Way in Scotland
Two drivers died in a head-on collision on the M90 near Kinross after a car was seen traveling north on the southbound carriageway. Police Scotland are investigating.
Wrong-Way M20 Crash: Driver's Motives Unknown, Says Coroner
A man performed a U-turn on the M20, drove five miles against traffic, and died in a head-on collision. Coroner cites drug use but no clear reason for his actions.
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Car Rams Melbourne Comic Con Pavement, Killing One
A tragic incident at Supanova Comic Con in Melbourne left one dead and another critically injured after a car mounted the pavement. Police have arrested a man as investigations continue.
Wrong-Way Motorway Death Mystery: Coroner's Verdict
A coroner has concluded that the reason a driver turned around and drove five miles the wrong way on the M20 before a fatal head-on collision will never be known. Aidan Walsh, 28, had cocaine and cannabis in his system.
Audi Driver Banned After Crash That Flipped Army Vehicle
A motorist has been banned from driving for a year after causing a crash that wrecked a military Land Rover, leaving one person with a suspected broken back and another with a head injury.
Hanger Lane Gyratory: London's Most Stressful Junction Tested
A reporter's firsthand account of tackling the notorious Hanger Lane Gyratory in Ealing, revealing the chaos and congestion of one of Britain's worst roundabouts.
Tributes for Motorcyclist Killed in Hertfordshire Crash
Stephanos Tsirpis, 39, died in a collision in Hatfield. His family remembers him as a devoted husband and son who brought joy to all.
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Man Killed in M1 Horror Crash Involving £32,000 Alfa Romeo
A man in his 30s died after his blue Alfa Romeo Giulia crashed into a barrier on the M1 slip road at junction 12 and came to a stop in a nearby field early Tuesday morning.
Transport Secretary's £150 Pothole Bill for Mini Cooper Damage
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander experienced the UK's pothole crisis firsthand when her Mini Cooper hit a crater-like hole in Oxfordshire, resulting in a £150 repair bill for new tyres.
Richmond Bridge Crash: Man Hospitalized, Traffic Queues
A single-vehicle collision on Richmond Bridge in the early hours of Thursday morning resulted in a man being rushed to hospital, with significant traffic disruptions persisting throughout the area.
Three Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run in Deptford
A woman in her 20s died after a hit-and-run collision in Deptford, leading to three arrests. Police are appealing for witnesses and footage as the investigation continues.
Fatal Hit-and-Run Closes Lewisham Road, Bus Diverted
A fatal hit-and-run incident in Lewisham has led to the closure of Sanford Street and the diversion of bus route 225, with ongoing accident investigation work by authorities.
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Pothole Damage Costs UK Drivers £164 on Average
A new survey shows one in three cars have been damaged by potholes, costing an average of £164 per repair. Road conditions are worsening, with nearly half of motorists reporting deterioration over five years.
Eddie Redmayne Fined £1,500 for London Speeding Offence
Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne has been hit with a £1,530 court bill after being caught driving at 28mph in a 20mph zone on West London's A4 Cromwell Road.
Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Croydon Crash
A 30-year-old motorcyclist was rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a collision with a car on Brigstock Road in Thornton Heath. Emergency services responded promptly, and police continue their investigation with no arrests made.
BMW Driver Dies in Sussex Police Chase Crash, Two Injured
A 23-year-old man from Hailsham died after his BMW crashed into four other cars following a police pursuit on the A21 in Robertsbridge, Sussex. Two passengers suffered serious injuries.
Dashcam Catches Driver Speeding 130mph on A3, Gets Banned
A Surrey driver who reported a hit-and-run was banned after his own dashcam revealed he was driving at 130mph on the A3, with police calling the footage 'damning'.
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Two Teens Die in Bridge Crash on M1 Motorway in Leicestershire
Two teenagers have died after their car plunged off a bridge and collided with a minibus on the M1 motorway near junction 20 in Leicestershire, causing major traffic disruptions.
UK Road Deaths Hit 1,602 in 2024, Demanding Urgent Action
With 1,602 deaths on British roads in 2024, experts and communities demand stricter laws, mandatory retesting, and infrastructure changes to end preventable tragedies.
SUVs Worsen Britain's Pothole Crisis, Scientists Warn
Research reveals SUVs exert five times more force on roads than typical cars, accelerating pothole formation and reducing road lifespan across the UK.
Ireland Fuel Protests Block Roads: UK Impact?
Fuel price protests have paralyzed Irish roads, raising concerns about supply chains and frontline services. With UK fuel prices at record highs, experts examine whether similar demonstrations could spread.
Mother Dies After Crash That Killed Husband and Daughter
Rita Connors has died from injuries sustained in a collision on the A228 in Kent that also claimed the lives of her husband Francie and their three-year-old daughter Ka.
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M25 Closed After Lorry Spills 250 Litres of Fuel in Kent
A major fuel spill from a broken-down HGV has forced the closure of the M25 in Kent, causing significant delays and emergency resurfacing until at least this afternoon.
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