Highways
Prolonged delays and significant traffic disruptions occurred on the M5 motorway in Devon, England, on July 12 following a serious collision involving a car that lost a tire, causing severe injuries to at least three people. Emergency services responded promptly, and the air ambulance was called to the scene. The
City councils
Amey, a UK-based support services provider, has selected transport planning consultancy Faber Maunsell to support its bid for the city council's £2.2 billion Highways Maintenance and Management Service PFI contract. The partnership aims to provide innovative transport management and planning initiatives to Birmingham, tackling congestion management and
City councils
Highways Agency chiefs have urged motorists to exercise caution and consider postponing non-essential travel as the region braces itself for sub-zero temperatures. With a fleet of 50 snowploughs and blowers on standby, Leeds City Council's 37-strong gritting team is prepared to tackle the region's motorways and
Murder
As television's live coverage of O.J. Simpson's motorcade captivated audiences nationwide, it became clear that the lines between "tabloid" and "network" television news had become increasingly blurred. What began as a sensationalized account of the murders of Simpson's ex-wife
