Traffic accidents
Emergency services worked tirelessly to clear the road and restore traffic flow after a multi-vehicle crash near Mere. The incident involved a HGV that left the road and caught fire, causing significant disruption to traffic. The A303 remained closed for several hours, with drivers advised to seek alternative routes. Key
Traffic accidents
A tragic traffic accident occurred on the A7 motorway between the Mersch and Gousselerbierg tunnels in Luxembourg, resulting in the death of a 42-year-old man and serious injuries to a 25-year-old "ghost driver" who was traveling in the opposite direction. The investigation revealed that the 25-year-old driver was
Traffic accidents
A serious motorway crash in Warwickshire has resulted in two people being hospitalized, with one individual treated for potentially life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred on the M40 motorway between junctions 15 and 16, with emergency services, including air and land ambulances, rushing to the scene just after 9am on Friday
County councils
Worcestershire County Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and aims to be carbon neutral by 2050. However, the council's highways chief, Karl Perks, has expressed concerns about the affordability and achievability of net-zero targets, stating that the Reform UK party does not "stand with net zero.
County councils
A new highway project in Burton town centre is set to begin next week, aimed at improving two junctions and resurfacing the roads. The project, costing around £600,000, involves resurfacing the junction of Union Street, Orchard Street, and New Street, as well as the New Street traffic island, High
Traffic accidents
A recent crash between a truck and car on the Bellarine Hwy in Wallington has left one person hospitalized, highlighting ongoing safety concerns on the notorious stretch of road. The incident occurred around 6:30 am on Thursday, with emergency services, including police and Ambulance Victoria, attending the scene. This
County councils
A long-standing debate has been ongoing between Cheltenham Borough Council and residents over the closure of the Pilley Footbridge in Charlton Kings, which has been shut for over a decade since 2015. The campaign group, Pilley Footbridge Action Group, claims that the council has ignored the closure, while the council
Electric vehicles
Concerns over recharging electric vehicles (EVs) on long journeys have been a significant barrier to motorists switching from petrol or diesel cars, with the Department for Transport (DfT) aiming to alleviate these concerns by introducing road signs on motorways and major A roads in England. The move is part of
Traffic accidents
A multi-vehicle crash on the M27 near Junction 1 led to severe delays and congestion on the highway, causing tailbacks on surrounding roads. As of 10:10am, National Highways confirmed that the accident had occurred on the westbound carriageway between Junction 2 and 1. The road authority's traffic
Electric vehicles
Bradford Council, in collaboration with the UK Government and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), has announced the development of a new policy to support the use of domestic energy to charge electric vehicles (EVs) at properties without private off-street parking. This policy aims to address the issue of residents
Electric vehicles
The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to introduce a new policy requiring government departments, corporations, and civic bodies to offer the "right-of-use" of their vacant land for the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in urban areas and along highways. This move aims to address the growing
Electric vehicles
Police units were scrambled to intercept the vehicle after the driver, Nathan Owen, called 999 reporting his Jaguar I-Pace was out of control and he could not brake. The vehicle, which reached speeds of up to 100mph, was finally brought to a safe stop after a 35-minute operation involving police
