October 21st 2024.
Recently, there has been a series of alarming car crashes at what is being called "Britain's most dangerous junction". In just two months, thirteen accidents have occurred at this notorious spot, causing destruction and chaos. The CCTV footage of these incidents is truly extraordinary, capturing the shocking moments as cars flip and collide with each other and even a massive lorry. Thankfully, no one has lost their life in these accidents, but the locals are feeling uneasy and believe that it's only a matter of time before a tragedy occurs if nothing is done to improve the safety of this junction.
The residents of the area are pointing fingers at the misleading give way signs and the faded road markings for the high number of crashes. It's estimated that these accidents have resulted in hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage. In fact, even nearby councillor Gary Bentley's Ring doorbell has recorded several of these crashes, adding to the evidence that something must be done to prevent such incidents from happening again. Gary himself has witnessed thirteen crashes since August and has been keeping a tally of the number of days between each one, which currently stands at four.
One particular video caught on CCTV shows a car completely disregarding the give way signs and speeding over the lines, only to be struck by a lorry. Another clip shows an SUV being clipped by a VW Golf, causing it to roll across the road and onto the pavement. These are just a couple of examples of the numerous crashes that have occurred at this junction, with some vehicles even ending up on their roof. The most recent accident took place last Thursday when a car and a van collided at the junction.
Understandably, the residents are now pushing for changes to be made at this junction to prevent any future accidents and potentially save lives. Conor Bernard Devine, the landlord of the nearby Huntsman pub, has been keeping track of the number of days between each crash, which currently stands at four. He says, "You hear a big bang, you come running out and there's a car on its roof again. It's a question of time before someone gets killed out there." He also mentions that the accidents seem to be getting worse, possibly due to the road markings and potholes on the road.
Gary, who is an independent councillor for High Peak Borough Council, has called for traffic lights to be installed at the junction. He explains, "It's a busy junction. We think it could be Britain's most dangerous - it has been in the last few weeks. We were all concerned about the highway issues and people out of town coming down, most of the crashes are from people outside the area." He also mentions that the council has only painted one side of the road, leaving the other side with faint lines and a give way sign that is too high up, causing confusion for drivers.
Residents are also calling for a roundabout or traffic lights to be installed at the junction to slow down the traffic and prevent any further accidents. They point out that a nearby roundabout has helped reduce accidents in the past and believe that it could have a similar effect at this junction. They are urging the council to take action before it's too late.
Mark Deaville, the cabinet member for strategic highways at Staffordshire County Council, has stated that the crashes are being investigated and that they will take appropriate action once they have all the information. He reassures that keeping the roads safe is their priority and that they will work with the local community to address their concerns about road safety.
In the meantime, the residents continue to live in fear, with some even expressing concern for their elderly loved ones who live nearby. They hope that the authorities will take swift action to improve the safety of this junction before another accident occurs. After all, as one resident puts it, "This is my corner, I love my corner. We all get on, we all help each other. The only thing letting it down is the crossroads." The residents are determined to make their corner a safer place for everyone.
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