Warning after two crashes on misty Monday morning
This is a message from Neighbourhood Alert Information sent on behalf of Nottinghamshire Police
Message sent by
Jason Crofts (Police, PC 1146, West Bassetlaw, East Bassetlaw & Sherwood)
Emergency services attended two car crashes in the space of half an hour on Monday morning, in Worksop and Harworth.
The first was just before 6:30am on the B6045 between Worksop and Blyth.
A vehicle had left the road, but luckily no-one was hurt.
The second was shortly afterwards at 6:53am at the A614 junction with Wrights Hill at Harworth.
Three vehicles had collided, and the occupants escaped with minor injuries.
Yesterday’s accidents, which happened on a misty morning, have prompted a warning from Bassetlaw Insp Steve Cartwright.
“With the onset of Autumn we get a change in driving conditions, so it is important that we all drive to the conditions and ensure our vehicles are visible by switching on our lights,” he said.
“Mornings and evenings are getting darker and fog is beginning to appear. Please plan your journeys so you have enough time even in reduced visibility and avoid the temptation to rush.”
Insp Cartwright reminded drivers that the four main reasons for deaths or serious injury on our roads were:
- Inappropriate use of speed
- Using a mobile phone whilst driving
- Not wearing a seat belt
- Driving while affected through drink or drugs
It is easy to get caught out when the light fades quickly in the evening. Pedal cycles should be lit when being ridden in the dark, wearing something bright helps riders to be seen in the shadows.
Wearing a cycle helmet will not stop people being involved in a collision but will protect their head if they are.
At night, a cycle must have white front and red rear lights lit. It must also be fitted with a red rear reflector (and amber pedal reflectors if manufactured after 1/10/85).
For the younger generation the Department for Transport has released a series of road safety messages in the form of web based animations and games.
Visit their internet site at http://talesoftheroad.direct.gov.uk/?css=default where there are links to additional content specifically targeted at the younger generation to make learning the important messages fun.