Serious Accident

[Mr-Tomcat]

Closes west bound carriage of the A55 after an accident involving a HGV and tractor. More here http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/nort...5578-24760922/

[coastie]

There was something happened on the A55 at Penmaenmawr yesterday too. They were clearing away when I was coming back from Hollywell yesterday afternoon.

[Mr-Tomcat]

The tractor this morning Chris, was spread all over the road.

[coastie]

Oh h*ll. Lets hope the head injury isn't too bad.

[G-CPTN]

I don't suppose tractors are fitted with airbags?
Do they need seatbelts? Are these just lapbelts?

Edited to add:-
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/ais37.pdf

[coastie]

None of the tractors I have been on have had belts.

There were a few around on the A55 when I went to Holywell yesterday.

[Mr-Tomcat]

Well this accident renforces my opinion that tractors should not be allowed to travel on fast duel carriageways.
I hope the driver makes a speedy recovery.


Andy.

[G-CPTN]

There is a restriction on 'JCBs' and the like using the Newcastle/Gateshead Western Bypass during 'commuting hours' (I forget the details).
This was done because of the inevitable delays that ensued each day as these contractors used the by-pass to travel to and from their place of work -usually when everyone else was doing the same (as well as the A1 traffic of course).

Edited to add:-
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/po...14845&m=150433

[coastie]

Originally Posted by Mr-Tomcat

Well this accident renforces my opinion that tractors should not be allowed to travel on fast duel carriageways.
I hope the driver makes a speedy recovery.


Andy.

I agree wholeheartedly, especially as the tractor drivers can still use the A5 across the Isle.

[Western SMT]

Photo and info from the 24th

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/nort...5578-24767947/