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CTV News
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Car flips on street in Coquitlam, B.C., prompting questions over nearby construction
Concerns have been raised regarding the safety of a street under construction in Coquitlam after a dramatic car crash. A dramatic crash on a residential street in Coquitlam, B.C., is raising concerns about the safety of a nearby construction zone. The incident happened just before 10:30 p.m. Monday on Mundy Street. Video obtained by CTV News shows a vehicle appearing to hit an object, going airborne, and landing on its roof. The driver was taken to hospital and is in stable condition, according to first responders. On Tuesday, objects similar to what was seen in the video remained on the side of the road — just steps from where the crash happened. 'When I came outside, it was lying in the middle of the road,' said neighbour Alice Gu. Residents say a repaving project on the street began this week and that safety measures in the construction zone may have been insufficient, particularly at night. 'It didn't seem like there's lots of cones or signage at night,' said Joel Orum, who lives nearby. 'During the day, they had flaggers on every street – it was pretty good. But at night, there wasn't much out there.' 'I definitely think there should be more signage,' added Gu. 'Personally, from just driving in the neighbourhood, I didn't see much.' The City of Coquitlam says speed limits are typically lowered in construction zones, and it's the construction company's responsibility to post temporary signage. The current posted limit for Mundy Street is 50 km/h, and CTV News nor the City of Coquitlam could point to any temporary speed limit signage in the area. The City of Coquitlam told CTV News typically 50 km/h speed zones are reduced to 30 km/h in construction zones when temporary conditions are deemed unsafe at the existing speed limit. A city spokesperson confirmed a review is now underway. 'We are aware of the situation and we're very concerned about this,' said Douglas McLeod, director of transportation for the City of Coquitlam. 'Our typical requirements are that there's supposed to be adequate pavement markings and signage in advance of any construction zone when it is active.' RCMP say impairment is not believed to be a factor in the crash. Construction work continued Tuesday. CTV News reached out to Jack Cewe Construction, the company in charge of the project, but did not receive a response before publication. Residents with road safety concerns can reach out to the City of Coquitlam's 24/7 Engineering and Public Works customer service line at 604-927-3500 for epw@
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
‘Turbaned Tornado' marathon runner Fauja Singh dies at 114 in India
A British-Indian man aged 114 and widely considered the oldest marathon runner ever has died after being hit by a car while crossing a road in India. Fauja Singh died in Punjab, according to local reports, which stated that he suffered fatal injuries in the accident at his birth village of Beas Pind. His death was confirmed by Khushwant Singh, Punjab's former state information commissioner, who wrote the runner's biography, The Turbaned Tornado. 'My Turbaned Tornado is no more,' he posted on social media. In an article by The New Indian Express, Singh's son Harvinder was quoted as saying: 'My father was going for a walk when an unidentified vehicle hit him. He suffered head injuries. We immediately rushed him to a private hospital; however, he succumbed to his injuries.' Singh, who lived in London, was known to have held multiple marathon records across age categories and became renowned only after joining races at the ripe age of 89 in 2000, finishing his first London marathon in six hours and 54 minutes – a record for his age group at the time. Fauja Singh, then 101, shows his passport in Causeway Bay ahead of a 10km race at the Hong Kong Marathon event. Photo: K. Y. Cheng His personal best was at a marathon in Toronto in 2003, which he completed in five hours and 40 minutes, according to Yahoo News.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Two teenage boys, 16 and 17, die after car crashes into tree
Two boys aged 16 and 17 have died after a car crashed into a tree. Officers were called to reports of the collision involving a grey Hyundai i20 on Corhampton Lane, Corhampton, shortly after 2.45am on Sunday, Hampshire Police said. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the two youths died at the scene. Officers are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a fatal collision in Corhampton. If you have any information, please contact us via 101 quoting reference 44250311184. READ MORE: — Hampshire Roads Policing Unit (@HantsPolRoads) July 13, 2025 Their families have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, the force said. Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have relevant dashcam footage should contact the force online or via 101, quoting reference 44250311184.
Telegraph
5 days ago
- Telegraph
Wife of Lufthansa boss investigated for killing pedestrian
Mrs Spohr, who is married to Lufthansa boss Carsten Spohr, is alleged by Germany's Bild newspaper to have initially driven on, and only stopped when alerted to the accident by other pedestrians banging on the car. 'Did you see what you did,' one witness is reported to have asked the 51-year-old, who was driving her daughter. L'Unione Sarda reported that Mrs Spohr was so shocked when she spotted the accident that she fainted. She was tested for both drink and drugs but the results were negative. The SUV, with German plates, was seized and will undergo testing. Investigators are reportedly probing whether Mrs Spohr, who has a family holiday home on Sardinia, was using her phone at the time of the accident. 'Dismay and deep regret' The case centres on possible negligent homicide in road traffic. She returned to Munich as prosecutor Milena Aucone registered her as a suspect. Her lawyers said she was at the disposal of Italian prosecutors. 'Vivian Spohr, who was involved in the tragic death, expresses her dismay and deep regret over this very serious accident,' they said. The lawyers told Bild newspaper that: 'The exact circumstances are now being investigated. The Spohr family has expressed its deepest condolences to the victim's relatives.' 'Hard working and cheerful woman' Italian investigators confirmed the flight back to Germany was not to escape justice. They said she would have to return to Italy if summoned for legal proceedings. Mrs Spohr is well-known in Germany, as is her 58-year-old airline boss husband. She is the patron of a Lufthansa charity foundation that helps young people. German airline Lufthansa told Italian media it was a private matter. Gianni Addis, the mayor, paid tribute to Ms Costa, as a hard working and cheerful woman. He said: 'Gaia was a young woman who was deeply involved in the city's social and cultural life. 'She was passionate about our traditions and never missed the parades of the local folk group.'
