Multiple accidents in dense fog close M6 northbound in Eden (From The Westmorland Gazette)
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Multiple accidents in dense fog close M6 northbound in Eden
2:58pm Sunday 12th February 2012 in News
POLICE have warned drivers to take care in fog after several accidents closed the northbound carriageway of the M6 in Eden this afternoon.
Around 12 vehicles were involved in a multiple incidents on a short stretch of the M6 between J39 (Shap) and J40 (A66).
Traffic backed up for several miles while emergency services cleared the accident scenes. All three northbound lanes are now open.
Police said a number of people suffered injuries but none were life-threatening.
Inspector Matt Pearman, of Cumbria Police, said 'two or three' separate collisions occurred in very dense fog.
"I would warn motorists to take care when driving in such conditions, which basically can be very dangerous," he said.
Comments(5)
davidearnshaw
says...
11:28am Mon 13 Feb 12
life cycle too
says...
1:43pm Mon 13 Feb 12
I usually cycle between Windermere and Staveley, and use as many lights as I can get on my bike!
jd@jdifa.co.uk
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4:09pm Mon 13 Feb 12
Crashes are no accident.
tictoc1
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6:30pm Mon 13 Feb 12
jd@jdifa.co.uk wrote:Many crashes are accidents!
Please do not refer to Crashes as accidents.
Crashes are no accident.
"An accident or mishap is an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance, often with lack of intention or necessity."
Or do you think that most people who crash actually set out do to do so.....I don't think so!
life cycle too says...
8:53pm Sun 12 Feb 12
After seeing drivers all year with fog lights on that were not necessary - and illegal, today in patchy fog between Windermere and Kendal, there were many drivers with NO LIGHTS on whatsoever!
No wonder there are accidents!