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BBC News
19-05-2025
- BBC News
Corwen: Crash that killed cyclist 'unavoidable', inquest hears
A woman who fatally hit a cyclist while driving said there was nothing she could do to stop it and she thinks about it "every single day", an inquest has Fanning, 56, from Pencoed, Corwen, Denbighshire, was cycling along the A5 towards Llangollen on the evening of 31 January 2022 when he was hit by a attempts to resuscitate Mr Fanning, he died at the scene from severe chest at the inquest in Ruthin, a forensic collision investigator described the crash as "unavoidable", while a coroner said Mr Fanning's dark, non-reflective clothing "diminished his visibility to other road users". Driver Lowri Williams said she momentarily glanced down at her gearstick and when she looked up there was "suddenly" a cyclist wearing dark clothing in front of told John Gittins, the senior coroner for North Wales East and Central, she tried to swerve but the vehicle struck Mr Fanning. She estimated her speed was between 50-55mph in a 60 mph seeing him lying in the road she called 999 while another passing motorist - a district nurse - performed CPR on him. Miss Williams said she had been arrested at the scene following the incident but was released without charge after being was breathalysed by police and found to be under the legal drink drive limit."I wish I could have changed what happened but I couldn't. There was nothing to stop it from happening," she said. Forensic collision investigator Ian Thompson compiled a report on behalf of North Wales Police, and said: "In my opinion this collision was unavoidable."His findings were consistent with Miss Williams swerving away at the last minute based on a reaction time of about 1.6 told the inquest that Miss Williams' phone was examined and it was not being used at the Thompson accepted that although lights from Mr Fanning's bike couldn't be found it was possible they were thrown off during the crash and lost. William Tyler, representing Mr Fanning's family, told the inquest they have "concerns about the way the collision was modelled" by Mr family said cycling was Mr Fanning's preferred mode of transport ever since his childhood. He cycled to France with a friend at 18 years old and was a popular member of the cycling club community, including Bala Cycling Club. Other motorists gave evidence about seeing Mr Fanning riding along the A5 that day and most said he was wearing dark clothes and they couldn't see any rear witness said they spotted him "at the last minute" because of his pedal reflectors and swerved to avoid Gittins concluded Mr Fanning's death was caused by a road traffic collision.
Trade Arabia
24-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Ritchie Bros. 'Start 2025 Strong' campaign draws over 17,000 bidders
Ritchie Bros., one of the largest equipment marketplaces worldwide, said it has experienced strong auction demand during the 'Start 2025 Strong' campaign with over 17,300 bidders from across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific taking part. This is the highest number of bidders recorded in these regions over the past five years, reflecting the growing global appetite for industrial assets. The bidder participation increased by 21% compared to the same period last year. As supply tightens and demand remains high, equipment owners have a prime opportunity to 'Sell Smarter This Spring,' turning unused machinery into capital ahead of the busy season, it stated. "With OEM prices rising and supply constraints limiting availability, many owners are holding onto their assets longer, tightening the market and sustaining high price level," remarked Duncan Ainscough, the Head of International Sales at Ritchie Bros. "This competitive bidding presents an opportunity for optimal returns for sellers, making this an ideal moment to sell," he stated. According to Ritchie Bros., the Start 2025 Strong campaign was a big success recording sale of over 20,000 units, thus marking a 17% year-on-year growth. It attracted over 17,300 bidders and 6,400 buyers from across the globe, both figures setting five-year records for this period in the region. Top buyer countries During the Campaign, the top buyer countries were Australia, Italy, Spain, Germany, and France who raced to buy top equipments such as hydraulic excavators, MFWD tractors, telescopic forklifts, wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks. "Our results show what happens when sellers and buyers trust a platform that consistently delivers," said David Fanning, the Director, International Marketing at Ritchie Bros. "We're not just meeting demand - we're leading the market with scale, transparency, global reach, reputation and results," he added. The performance is driven by Ritchie Bros.' strategic investments in international marketing and platform reach, which continue to attract sellers seeking strong results and buyers in search of valuable opportunities. Dubai auction a big success Ritchie Bros. Dubai kicked off the year with a successful two-day auction on February 24, selling over 1,400 lots and drawing buyers from 82 countries. The highest bidder participation came from the UAE, US, Canada, United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The top auctioner said the tightening supply is driving a surge in bidder activity, and seller conditions this spring remain favourable. Bidder activity early this year increased by 21% compared to the same period in 2024, with over 17,000 participants across Ritchie Bros. auctions and Marketplace-E. Participation in high-value lots - those above £10,000 ($13,362.2) - rose by 14%, while the average number of bidders per item sold grew by 5%. Buyer activity followed a similar trend, with over 6,000 buyers recorded across both platforms, it stated. "Sellers are turning to Ritchie Bros. Auctions and Marketplace-E to achieve strong returns," remarked Duncan Ainscough. "Our growing participation confirms that more companies see us as their preferred trusted selling partner," he stated. Upcoming international auctions Ritchie Bros. is set to continue its strong performance in the second quarter, with upcoming auctions scheduled across its international network: *Moerdijk, Netherlands – 23-24 April *Maltby, United Kingdom – 14-15 May *Caorso, Italy – 22 – 23 May *Ocana, Spain – 11-12 June *Meppen, Germany – 12-13 June *Dubai, UAE – 17-18 June *Australia National Auction – 18-19 June *France Online Auction – 24-26 June *Maltby, United Kingdom – 25-26 June *Marketplace-E – Ongoing, 24/7 online Marketplace On the surging demand, Huw Richards, General Manager of Walters Group UK, said: "Ritchie Bros. presented a bespoke strategy that perfectly aligned with our needs, leveraging their timed auctions and Marketplace-E. Their understanding of our requirements, combined with their successful track record, made them the ideal choice." For buyers, Ritchie Bros. offers unmatched transparency and integrity, including fair market pricing with no seller buy-backs, no hidden re-lists, and no reserve prices—every item is sold to the highest bidder, he stated.
