The horrific crash on the M5 during Friday’s rush hour has shocked many people. Reports suggest that it is the worst road incident in the UK for about 20 years. Seven people have been killed and up to 50 were injured, some with life changing injuries. Unfortunately emergency crews are all too familiar with dealing with these types of incidents on a regular basis. Five people are killed on British roads every day and for emergency services, it is all in days work.
The cause of the crash is currently being investigated. The weather on Friday evening was particularly bad with heavy rain causing problems with visibility. However the investigations have begun with a nearby bonfire and fire work display. Some eyewitnesses said that smoke from the event was drifting across the carriage way and making visibility even worse. I feel sorry for the organisers of the bonfire and just hope they had all the necessary permits to host the event.
For the families of the victims who died in the Audi A6 London car crash, explanations as to the cause of the incident may give them some closure. However it may be some time before the investigation is completed. Perhaps we should follow the lead of America who are currently considering putting “black box” type recorders in all vehicles. The system would record vehicle data and in the event of a crash it could be a quicker and cheaper way of determining what caused the accident.
We should all learn from the incident on Friday night, slow down and keep your distance.
The cause of the crash is currently being investigated. The weather on Friday evening was particularly bad with heavy rain causing problems with visibility. However the investigations have begun with a nearby bonfire and fire work display. Some eyewitnesses said that smoke from the event was drifting across the carriage way and making visibility even worse. I feel sorry for the organisers of the bonfire and just hope they had all the necessary permits to host the event.
For the families of the victims who died in the Audi A6 London car crash, explanations as to the cause of the incident may give them some closure. However it may be some time before the investigation is completed. Perhaps we should follow the lead of America who are currently considering putting “black box” type recorders in all vehicles. The system would record vehicle data and in the event of a crash it could be a quicker and cheaper way of determining what caused the accident.
We should all learn from the incident on Friday night, slow down and keep your distance.
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