An eight-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after he was struck by a
car on a zebra crossing notorious for collisions in Bradford.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage is asked to contact police via
101 or use the live chat facility quoting log 1523 of 6 September."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-66739598
An eight-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after he was struck by a car on a zebra crossing notorious for collisions in Bradford.
The child was hit by a Volkswagen Jetta as he crossed Horton Grange Road at about 18:20 BST on Wednesday, West Yorkshire Police said.
He suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance.
The driver of the Jetta stopped at the scene, with police enquiries described as ongoing.
The crossing near the Spencer Road junction in west Bradford is due to be given traffic lights after it went viral on social media following a spate of crashes.
Speaking in July, a Bradford Council spokesperson said the puffin crossing would be fitted in the coming months.
Following the latest crash, the BBC has contacted the local authority to ask for an update on the timeframe for the works.
The boy was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary for treatment, the Yorkshire Ambulance Service said.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage is asked to contact police via 101 or use the live chat facility quoting log 1523 of 6 September."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-66739598
QUOTE: An eight-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after he was struck by a car on a zebra crossing notorious for collisions in Bradford. ENDS
And what is the source of these "notorious collisions"?
Oh yes - drivers of motor vehicles - so fit puffin crossings - oh you already are doing.
On 01/10/2023 15:59, Simon Mason wrote:
An eight-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after he was struck
by a car on a zebra crossing notorious for collisions in Bradford.
The child was hit by a Volkswagen Jetta as he crossed Horton Grange
Road at about 18:20 BST on Wednesday, West Yorkshire Police said.
He suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance.
The driver of the Jetta stopped at the scene, with police enquiries
described as ongoing.
The crossing near the Spencer Road junction in west Bradford is due to
be given traffic lights after it went viral on social media following
a spate of crashes.
Speaking in July, a Bradford Council spokesperson said the puffin
crossing would be fitted in the coming months.
Following the latest crash, the BBC has contacted the local authority
to ask for an update on the timeframe for the works.
The boy was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary for treatment, the
Yorkshire Ambulance Service said.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Anyone who witnessed the
collision or who may have dash cam footage is asked to contact police
via 101 or use the live chat facility quoting log 1523 of 6 September."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-66739598
Whan I took my (one and only) driving test in North London in 1972, I
was approaching a zebra crossing.
The examiner was looking down at his clipboard and a small child ran out
of a sweetshop (merciffuly, on my right) straight onto the crossing. I
did an emergency stop and the examiner hit his head on the windscreen
(the car was too old for seatbelts).
Had that sweetshop been on my left, my emergency stop might not have
been quick enough. I can quite understand how some zebra crossing
accidents happen.
ADDENDUM: The examiner said I didn't have to do the usual staged
emergency stop as well as that one.
QUOTE: An eight-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after he was struck by a car on a zebra crossing notorious for collisions in Bradford.ENDS
So this zebra crossing is a very common site for drivers hitting people using it - tried a camera yet?
QUOTE: An eight-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after he was struck by a car on a zebra crossing notorious for collisions in Bradford.ENDS
So this zebra crossing is a very common site for drivers hitting people using it - tried a camera yet?
On Monday, October 2, 2023 at 7:08:34 AM UTC+1, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: An eight-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after he was
struck by a car on a zebra crossing notorious for collisions in Bradford. ENDS
And what is the source of these "notorious collisions"?
Oh yes - drivers of motor vehicles - so fit puffin crossings - oh you already are doing.
QUOTE: Speaking in July, a Bradford Council spokesperson said the puffin crossing would be fitted in the coming months. ENDS
A bit late now, you numpties. You were culpable for that child going to hospital.
SHAME ON YOU.
QUOTE: An eight-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after he was
struck by a car on a zebra crossing notorious for collisions in Bradford.ENDS
So this zebra crossing is a very common site for drivers hitting people
using it - tried a camera yet?
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