Safety warning after spate of crashes (From Worcester News)

Safety warning after spate of crashes

12:30pm Wednesday 8th February 2012 in News

Safety warning after spate of crashes

THE bad weather caused a number of crashes involving off-road vehicles over the weekend.

A number of crashes involved 4x4 vehicles, including a Shogun which was written off, a Land Rover Discovery that left the road and ended up on its roof, and a Freelander 4x4 which skidded on the road and hit a house.

Drivers are now being reminded to be careful when travelling on roads affected by snow or ice.

Vicki Bristow, communications manager for the Safer Roads Partnership said: “Winter drivers need to use their eyes more effectively; drive carefully and smoothly, avoiding harsh accelerating and braking regardless of whether your vehicle is a 4x4 or not.”

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were called to help with 12 separate crashes across the two counties during the weekend. They included:

• A car which ended up on its roof following a collision on the A44 at Bredenbury on Saturday.

• A collision on the northbound carriageway of the M5, between junctions 6 Worcester north and 5 Droitwich, at 8.35pm on Saturday.

• A collision on the A422 at Broughton Hackett, near Worcester, at 9.50am on Sunday, involving two cars.

• A collision on the M5 southbound between junctions 7, Worcester South and 8, the M50, at 7.25pm on Sunday, involving five cars and an articulated lorry.

• An overturned car on the A4112 at Eardisley at 11.15pm on Sunday.