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The Advertiser
4 days ago
- The Advertiser
'Absolute carnage': multiple trucks, cars in fatal crash on regional highway
Police have disclosed the ages of three people who died in a horrific crash involving multiple cars and trucks on a regional highway. Emergency services were called to Armstrong, a small town in western Victoria, at 12.30pm on May 28 following reports of a fatal multi-vehicle collision. A B-double truck and four other vehicles crashed on the Western Highway, near the intersection of Thomas Road, Victoria Police said. On May 29, police said the two people in an Isuzu van - a 49-year-old male driver from Lyndhurst and a 24-year-old female passenger from Clyde North - were two of the victims pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of a Toyota Kluger, a 65-year-old South Australian man, also could not be saved, Victoria Police said. The driver of the semi-trailer, a 63-year-old Horsham man, and the driver of a Volvo XC40, an 83-year-old Geelong woman, were taken to hospital with minor injuries. The driver of an Isuzu small truck, a 52-year-old Corio man, was taken to hospital as a precaution. Senior Sergeant Paul Lineham described the scene as "absolute carnage" in a press conference on May 28. "At approximately 12.30pm today, we've got two cars heading eastbound on the Western Highway outside Armstrong," Senior Sergeant Lineham said. "The rear-most car of those two has struck the first car, forcing them to cross to the opposite side of the road," he said. "At the same time, we've got a Kluger heading westbound, followed by a semi-trailer. "Unfortunately, that first car that crossed the road was hit by the Kluger and the semi-trailer went over both cars at that stage. "As a result of the collision, we've got three deceased people. It's absolute carnage down there. We've got a vehicle, we've got a truck, a B double on its side. "We've got multiple cars involved in there, and we're now sorting through as to exactly what happened. "In the lead up to our King's birthday long weekend, we just implore drivers to pay attention to the roads. If you want to have a drink, don't drive. Don't be distracted and take your time to get to your destination." There have been 127 lives lost on Victorian roads so far in 2025. This figure is higher than in 2024, with an additional 14 deaths compared to the same time in the previous year. Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at Police have disclosed the ages of three people who died in a horrific crash involving multiple cars and trucks on a regional highway. Emergency services were called to Armstrong, a small town in western Victoria, at 12.30pm on May 28 following reports of a fatal multi-vehicle collision. A B-double truck and four other vehicles crashed on the Western Highway, near the intersection of Thomas Road, Victoria Police said. On May 29, police said the two people in an Isuzu van - a 49-year-old male driver from Lyndhurst and a 24-year-old female passenger from Clyde North - were two of the victims pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of a Toyota Kluger, a 65-year-old South Australian man, also could not be saved, Victoria Police said. The driver of the semi-trailer, a 63-year-old Horsham man, and the driver of a Volvo XC40, an 83-year-old Geelong woman, were taken to hospital with minor injuries. The driver of an Isuzu small truck, a 52-year-old Corio man, was taken to hospital as a precaution. Senior Sergeant Paul Lineham described the scene as "absolute carnage" in a press conference on May 28. "At approximately 12.30pm today, we've got two cars heading eastbound on the Western Highway outside Armstrong," Senior Sergeant Lineham said. "The rear-most car of those two has struck the first car, forcing them to cross to the opposite side of the road," he said. "At the same time, we've got a Kluger heading westbound, followed by a semi-trailer. "Unfortunately, that first car that crossed the road was hit by the Kluger and the semi-trailer went over both cars at that stage. "As a result of the collision, we've got three deceased people. It's absolute carnage down there. We've got a vehicle, we've got a truck, a B double on its side. "We've got multiple cars involved in there, and we're now sorting through as to exactly what happened. "In the lead up to our King's birthday long weekend, we just implore drivers to pay attention to the roads. If you want to have a drink, don't drive. Don't be distracted and take your time to get to your destination." There have been 127 lives lost on Victorian roads so far in 2025. This figure is higher than in 2024, with an additional 14 deaths compared to the same time in the previous year. Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at Police have disclosed the ages of three people who died in a horrific crash involving multiple cars and trucks on a regional highway. Emergency services were called to Armstrong, a small town in western Victoria, at 12.30pm on May 28 following reports of a fatal multi-vehicle collision. A B-double truck and four other vehicles crashed on the Western Highway, near the intersection of Thomas Road, Victoria Police said. On May 29, police said the two people in an Isuzu van - a 49-year-old male driver from Lyndhurst and a 24-year-old female passenger from Clyde North - were two of the victims pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of a Toyota Kluger, a 65-year-old South Australian man, also could not be saved, Victoria Police said. The driver of the semi-trailer, a 63-year-old Horsham man, and the driver of a Volvo XC40, an 83-year-old Geelong woman, were taken to hospital with minor injuries. The driver of an Isuzu small truck, a 52-year-old Corio man, was taken to hospital as a precaution. Senior Sergeant Paul Lineham described the scene as "absolute carnage" in a press conference on May 28. "At approximately 12.30pm today, we've got two cars heading eastbound on the Western Highway outside Armstrong," Senior Sergeant Lineham said. "The rear-most car of those two has struck the first car, forcing them to cross to the opposite side of the road," he said. "At the same time, we've got a Kluger heading westbound, followed by a semi-trailer. "Unfortunately, that first car that crossed the road was hit by the Kluger and the semi-trailer went over both cars at that stage. "As a result of the collision, we've got three deceased people. It's absolute carnage down there. We've got a vehicle, we've got a truck, a B double on its side. "We've got multiple cars involved in there, and we're now sorting through as to exactly what happened. "In the lead up to our King's birthday long weekend, we just implore drivers to pay attention to the roads. If you want to have a drink, don't drive. Don't be distracted and take your time to get to your destination." There have been 127 lives lost on Victorian roads so far in 2025. This figure is higher than in 2024, with an additional 14 deaths compared to the same time in the previous year. Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at Police have disclosed the ages of three people who died in a horrific crash involving multiple cars and trucks on a regional highway. Emergency services were called to Armstrong, a small town in western Victoria, at 12.30pm on May 28 following reports of a fatal multi-vehicle collision. A B-double truck and four other vehicles crashed on the Western Highway, near the intersection of Thomas Road, Victoria Police said. On May 29, police said the two people in an Isuzu van - a 49-year-old male driver from Lyndhurst and a 24-year-old female passenger from Clyde North - were two of the victims pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of a Toyota Kluger, a 65-year-old South Australian man, also could not be saved, Victoria Police said. The driver of the semi-trailer, a 63-year-old Horsham man, and the driver of a Volvo XC40, an 83-year-old Geelong woman, were taken to hospital with minor injuries. The driver of an Isuzu small truck, a 52-year-old Corio man, was taken to hospital as a precaution. Senior Sergeant Paul Lineham described the scene as "absolute carnage" in a press conference on May 28. "At approximately 12.30pm today, we've got two cars heading eastbound on the Western Highway outside Armstrong," Senior Sergeant Lineham said. "The rear-most car of those two has struck the first car, forcing them to cross to the opposite side of the road," he said. "At the same time, we've got a Kluger heading westbound, followed by a semi-trailer. "Unfortunately, that first car that crossed the road was hit by the Kluger and the semi-trailer went over both cars at that stage. "As a result of the collision, we've got three deceased people. It's absolute carnage down there. We've got a vehicle, we've got a truck, a B double on its side. "We've got multiple cars involved in there, and we're now sorting through as to exactly what happened. "In the lead up to our King's birthday long weekend, we just implore drivers to pay attention to the roads. If you want to have a drink, don't drive. Don't be distracted and take your time to get to your destination." There have been 127 lives lost on Victorian roads so far in 2025. This figure is higher than in 2024, with an additional 14 deaths compared to the same time in the previous year. Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at
The Drive
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
Go From Wake Up to Wind Down With This Japanese Truck Factory Worker
The latest car news, reviews, and features. When I was a kid, my elementary school had a program that let students shadow adults at their job for a day. The idea was to show us what working as, say, an architect was like. 'Japanese assembly plant worker' wasn't one of the options available, but a video posted on YouTube fills that void. It documents a day in the life of someone who works in a huge Isuzu factory that assembles about 500 trucks per day. The video follows a 27-year-old man named Shun who lives in an apartment owned by Isuzu. This practice is fairly common in Japan: About 41% of Japanese companies offer some type of housing, according to the narrator. After getting ready, Shun walks 25 minutes to the Isuzu plant in Fujisawa, makes a quick stop at a 7-Eleven for breakfast, clocks in, and starts his shift as a manufacturing department captain. Beyond shedding light on the daily routine of a Japanese factory worker, the video gives us a fascinating and rarely seen glimpse at what an Isuzu plant looks like from the inside. About 6,000 people work in the Fujisawa plant, and it's so big that employees rely on shuttles to get around. And yet, every section of the factory that's shown in the video is stunningly clean. The narrator explains that this cleanliness is rooted in the Japanese concept of 'sort, set in order, and shine.' The idea is that a well-organized work environment increases productivity. Another thing that stands out in the video is the number of humans working on the assembly line. Isuzu builds commercial vehicles, not niche, small-batch supercars, so payload capacity and maintenance costs are more important to buyers than old-school craftsmanship. However, human workers remain essential because there are so many different variations of Isuzu's trucks all built under the same roof. The company notably sells different models, several variants of each model, as well as gasoline- and diesel-powered trucks. Workers like Shun keep the line moving smoothly and ensure that Isuzu can build a complete truck from start to finish in approximately 150 minutes. Got tips? Send 'em to tips@
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Daily Record
Scotland's 'most scenic dog walks' crowned ahead of summer 2025
The best hiking trails for four-legged friends have been named. The "most scenic dog walks" in Scotland have been named. Three locations across the country were crowned as the best for pet pooches based on a poll of 2,000 UK dog owners. With summer about to kick off, Scots will be looking to get out and make the most of the good weather. For those with a four-legged friend, there is even more reason to explore the beautiful Scottish countryside. On Wednesday, May 28, experts at Isuzu shared a list of the most picturesque dog walks across Britain, according to feedback from pet owners. Out of the three Scottish destinations included, Glencoe in the Highlands placed the highest. Coming in at number 11 on the overall list, Glencoe was voted as the top dog walk in Britain by 10 per cent of dog owners. Glencoe is known for its various beautiful trails—some of which pass by spectacular waterfalls. Some of the top walks in the area include the Glencoe Lochan Trail and Bishops Bay. The former is an idyllic trail around the tranquil Glencoe Lochan and woodlands, while Bishops Bay is a secluded corner of Loch Leven. The second most scenic dog walk in Scotland according to Isuzu is Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The national park ranked at number 16 for the whole of the UK. The iconic greenland region is home to popular dog walking destinations such as the West Highland Way, Balloch Castle Country Park, and Argyll Forest Park. Other options include the Loch Katrine and Primrose Hill Circular and the Ben Ledi Foothills and Loch Lubnaig Circular. Elsewhere, the third and final Scottish dog walk named as being among the "most scenic" in the UK is Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh. The beauty spot in the Scottish capital placed at number 23 for the whole of the UK. Dogs are permitted on Arthur's Seat, as well as throughout the surrounding Holyrood Park. However, they should be kept under control and owners should be wary of local wildlife. Meanwhile, the number one "most scenic" dog walk in Britain according to Isuzu is Ambleside in the Lake District National Park. The English beauty spot was singled out for its picturesque lakes and mountains. Head of Marketing at Isuzu UK George Wallis commented: "It's no surprise to us that nearly a third of Brits are willing to drive almost 70 miles just to give their dogs the best walkies imaginable—we know our customers go the extra mile for their four-legged friends. "Whether it's chasing views in Ambleside, getting lost in Snowdonia, or lapping up the trails in Glencoe, the Isuzu D-Max is built for the kind of adventures dog owners dream of." See below for the full list of the "most scenic dog walks" in Britain. More information can be found on Isuzu. Britain's most scenic dog walks Ambleside, Lake District National Park, Cumbria Snowdonia National Park, Wales New Forest, Hampshire Richmond Park, London Hampstead Heath, London Ely, Peak District, Derbyshire Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales Sherwood Forest, Nottingham Studland Bay, Dorset Hadrian's Wall path, Northumberland Glencoe, Scottish Highlands Delamere Forest, Cheshire Cannock Chase, Staffordshire Seven Sisters Cliff, East Sussex Windsor Great Park, Berkshire Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland Malvern Hills, Worcestershire South Downs Way, Sussex Hardcastle Drags, West Yorkshire Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, Dorset Kielder Water and Forest Park, Northumberland Cheddar Gorge, Somerset Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh Box Hill, Surrey The Fens, Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
The Citizen
21-05-2025
- The Citizen
Fuel theft suspects nabbed after dramatic chase in uMhlanga
TWO suspects were arrested on Monday afternoon (May 19) following a fuel theft incident at a service station on Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Marshall Security confirmed. Also read: Greenwood Park CPF Sub-Forum 2 concerned over muggings According to Tyron Powell, spokesperson for Marshall Security, their Emergency Dispatch Centre received an alert at approximately 14:18 after a customer in a white Isuzu bakkie allegedly drove off without paying for R350 worth of fuel. 'As the fuel attendant was closing the cap, the driver sped off without settling the bill,' he said. A description of the vehicle was circulated to Marshall Security's Armed Response Officers and Special Operations Team (SOT), who launched an immediate search. At around 15:30, the bakkie was spotted on Zenith Drive near Gateway. 'As officers moved to intercept the vehicle, two suspects abandoned it and attempted to flee on foot,' said Powell. A foot chase ensued through the streets of Umhlanga, resulting in the successful apprehension of both suspects. Upon inspection of the vehicle, officers discovered false number plates had been fitted in an apparent attempt to obscure the bakkie's identity. 'The original plates were found concealed behind the seats,' said Powell. The suspects were handed over to Durban North SAPS. Marshall Security thanked Durban North SAPS Crime Prevention and Greenwood Park SAPS for their assistance in the arrest. For more from Northglen News, follow us on Facebook , X or Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Powys County Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Isthmian League chairman honoured with Lifetime Achievement
Pitching In Isthmian League chairman Nick Robinson was thrilled and surprised in equal measure as he was honoured with the Non-League Paper Lifetime Achievement award at the National Game Awards in association with Isuzu. Robinson has had a long and storied career within non-league football, and before becoming Isthmian League chairman, he held the roles of Dulwich Hamlet general secretary between 1975 to 1982, and then Isthmian League secretary until 2005. The honour was kept secret from Robinson until the award ceremony and he expressed how humbled he was to be recognised by those who have also put many years of service into non-league football. 'I did not know anything until I heard, 'when your father was treasurer of a non-league club', that I thought, 'Oh hang on, that is me!',' he said. 'It is my 50th year in football this year, so it is amazing to receive such a recognition.' Amidst a career of dedicated service to non-league football, Robinson was quick to highlight what he believed was his biggest achievement during his time involved with the Isthmian League, which forms part of Step 3 & 4 of the National League System, alongside both the Northern Premier League and Southern League. 'It has been incredible to see the change in non-league football over those years,' he continued. 'In 1975, the Isthmian League had two divisions, now it has four divisions comprising of 88 clubs. 'We used to have elections to determine promotions, now it is all automatic, right from Step 6 up to Step 1. 'You win a league; you get a promotion. It does not depend on somebody liking you or not liking you. And I think that is the biggest achievement of all my 50 years. 'I am very proud of that. We have now got a perfect pyramid, and I am very proud that I have been a part of being able to put that in place.' The National Game Awards is a celebration of the non-league season - highlighting the community, fans, on-field, and off-field successes of the game outside of the English Football League. The ceremony is held each year by the Non-League Paper, the UK's number one selling football title and the best place for your non-league news, with this year's event held at Plough Lane - home of AFC Wimbledon And when asked whether he had any plans to step away from an active role within non-league football, Robinson was unequivocal in his response. 'No, no, no, absolutely not!' he said with a smile. 'I tried to see every club this year, and I think I failed by about three clubs, but I went to nearly 60 grounds. 'It is a commitment and sometimes you question it, but actually, I love it. 'You go along, you meet people, you shake hands with them, and you try and make a difference. 'It is all about talking to people and finding out what they want. It is not always achievable, but I will always try my best to help.'
