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BBC News
a day ago
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Man charged after Leicester e-bike rider critically injured
A man has been charged with driving offences following a crash in Leicester involving a car and e-bike. Police said they were called to reports of a collision between a red Audi A4 and a bike in Forest Road, off the A47 Humberstone Road, just after 23:30 BST on e-bike rider, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with life-threatening Singh, 21, of Hampden Road, Rushey Mead, has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving a motor vehicle otherwise in accordance with a licence. He is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Thursday. Two other men - aged 31 and 22 - who were arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, have since been released on bail, the force added.
BBC News
2 days ago
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Further arrests made after e-bike rider injured in Leicester
Police have made two further arrests following a crash in Leicester that left an e-bike rider with life-threatening Police said it was called to reports of a collision involving a red Audi A4 and an e-bike in Forest Road, off the A47 Humberstone Road, just after 23:30 BST on MondayThe 21-year-old male Audi driver was arrested the same day on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking and driving with an alcohol level above the legal limit, and remains in said two more men – aged 31 and 22 – were arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and were also in custody. The rider – a man in his 20s – was taken to hospital and is continuing to receive treatment for life-threatening injuries, police saidOfficers said they now believed the Audi was travelling with two BMW 3 Series cars – one white and one Sgt Michael Steer said: "Our investigation into this incident is continuing and we'd like to speak to anyone who can help but has not yet come forward."Any motorists with a dashcam or residents with CCTV or doorbell footage may be able to assist our enquiries."
BBC News
2 days ago
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Man died of chest injuries after A47 Acle Straight crash
An 80-year-old man who died in a crash on an A-road suffered severe chest injuries, an inquest has Barber, from Hemsby near Great Yarmouth, was driving a Toyota Yaris when it collided with a lorry on the A47 Acle crash happened near the former Stracy Arms, close to the turning towards closed the road for almost 12 hours while evidence was gathered. A coroner opened and adjourned the inquest proceedings at Norfolk Coroner's Court earlier, and a full inquest into Mr Barber's death will be heard at a future May, National Highways reduced the speed limit on the Acle Straight from 60mph (96km/h) to 50mph (80km/h), with plans to install average speed cameras to improve safety on the eight-mile stretch of road. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
3 days ago
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Arrest after e-bike rider seriously injured in Leicester crash
A driver has been arrested following a crash in Leicester that left an e-bike rider with life-threatening said they were called to reports of a collision involving a red Audi A4 and an e-bike in Forest Road, off the A47 Humberstone Road, just after 23:30 BST on rider - a man in his 20s - was taken to hospital for treatment.A 21-year-old man who was driving the Audi was arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking and driving with an alcohol level above the legal limit and remains in custody. Det Insp Lisa Wood said: "Our investigation to establish the circumstances of this incident is continuing and I'm appealing for anyone who can help to come forward."
BBC News
24-07-2025
- Automotive
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Eighty traffic cones stolen from A47 at North Burlingham
Eighty traffic cones have been stolen from a stretch of a major A-road which is due to undergo roadworks. Norfolk Police said the cones were taken from the A47 at North Burlingham, where they had been put out in preparation for planned construction later that day. It is believed they were stolen between 06:55 BST and 07:30 on Tuesday. The force said the cones were grouped together rather than laid out in a line. National Highways has been carrying out works to upgrade parts of the A47 to dual carriageway. Seven nights of road closures are expected from 4 August as the single-lane section between Blofield and North Burlingham is replaced to improve safety and reduce collisions and delays. National Highways said: "Theft of highways equipment can be costly, and removal potentially poses a safety risk to everyone. "We ask anyone to contact the police if they have any further details/dashcam footage from around that time."Norfolk Police is appealing for anyone who witnessed the theft or who was travelling along the road at the time to contact them. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
