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Telegraph
15 hours ago
- Telegraph
Driver has narrow escape as metal object smashes through windscreen
A driver had a narrow escape when a metal object smashed through his windscreen and sliced his head open as he drove along a motorway. Jake Gray, a 31-year-old welder, was travelling to work in his VW Golf when the piece of metal flew through his front windscreen and out of the rear window. The father of two was left with a severe head wound pouring with blood, but managed to safely pull on to the hard shoulder of the M56 in Cheshire. The mystery object had missed his face by a matter of inches. He called police after the incident on May 29 and was taken to hospital in Warrington, where he was treated for a hairline fracture of the skull. 'I was screaming in panic' Mr Gray, of Stockton, County Durham, said: 'I was on my way to work listening to Smooth Radio, and then suddenly I blinked and noticed my window was completely smashed. 'It was completely obliterated by this object that had come through, glass shattered in my face and I looked down and I was covered in blood. It has sliced straight through the windscreen and it's gone out the rear window too, which was also smashed, so it went right through the car. 'I somehow managed to pull over safely and called 999. It all happened in the blink of an eye and I was screaming in panic because of the blood. But it could have been a lot worse. I could easily have been decapitated.' Police and highways officers were unable to find the object at the scene of the incident, between junctions 10 for Stretton and 11 for Daresbury. A Cheshire Constabulary spokesman said: 'At around 6.15am on May 29, police received reports of a road traffic incident on the M56 between junctions 10 and 11. 'The caller reported an unknown object had hit his vehicle, smashing the windscreen and causing an injury to his head. He was taken to hospital and later discharged. Inquiries are currently ongoing.' A National Highways spokesman said: 'Our thoughts are with Mr Gray after this incident. While it would be inappropriate to comment on the details of this specific incident due the police investigation, National Highways has rigorous motorways inspection, reactive and routine maintenance regimes to tackle defects and remove debris. 'In urgent cases, we can and do close lanes or a carriageway to remove debris including after collisions or in cases where items have fallen from vehicles. The next planned 'sweep' of this section of the M56 is at the end of the month. 'Anyone spotting hazardous debris can report it to us, when they can do so safely, by calling our 24-7 customer contact centre on 0300 123 5000.' Anyone with information is asked call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting crime reference number 25000440305.
CBS News
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Shootout ends with car crashing into building on Chicago's Northwest Side
A shootout between two drivers ended with a car crashing into an apartment building in Chicago's Dunning neighborhood. Chicago police said the drivers were involved in a road incident in the 7700 block of West Belmont Avenue when the driver of a white sedan fired shots at a minivan driver, who is a Concealed Carry License holder. The CCL holder fired shots back, causing the white sedan to crash into a building, causing significant damage. Police said the driver of the white sedan ran away after crashing. No injuries were reported. No one is in custody. Police are investigating.
National Post
27-05-2025
- General
- National Post
N.B. senior gets house arrest for running down teen who played Nicky Nicky Nine Door
A judge has sentenced a senior citizen in New Brunswick to house arrest for using his truck to run down and maim a young man after teens rang his doorbell while playing a game of what's known as 'Nicky Nicky Nine Door.' Article content Article content The Crown recommended Howard Joseph Cunningham should get two years in jail and a three-year driving prohibition for pulling a U-turn in Chatham, a neighbourhood in Mirimachi, on March 23, 2023, and running over Theodore Curran, then failing to stop at the scene. But Cunningham's lawyer successfully argued in the Court of King's Bench for a conditional sentence. Article content Article content 'I accept in this matter that there was no planning or deliberation of this act by Mr. Cunningham. He was provoked by a silly, but perhaps annoying game of 'Nicky Nicky Nine Door,'' Justice Stephen J. Doucet wrote in a recent decision. Article content Article content Cunningham, who was 70 at the time, got in his truck and went looking for the culprits who called him to his door as part of the childhood prank. Article content 'The accused drove in search of the group of boys who had played 'Nicky Nicky Nine Door,' which is the practice of knocking on a door or ringing a doorbell and running away, on his property,' said the judge. 'When he spotted them walking the snow-covered streets of downtown Chatham, he pulled a U-turn, entered the street to which Theodore Curran was walking, increased his speed, and hit him — head-on. Theodore Curran was seriously injured.' Article content Article content Cunningham pleaded guilty to aggravated assault by maiming, and failing to stop his truck at the scene. Both charges carry a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison. Article content Article content 'At the time of the offences, the victim, Theodore Curran had just turned 18-years old,' Doucet wrote in his decision dated May 21. Article content Cunningham's lawyer recommended that running the teen down and leaving the scene warrants a conditional sentence of 18 to 24 months. Article content In a victim impact statement, Curran 'describes the initial trauma of this incident and how the emotional and physical pain has lingered. He has trouble sleeping, and difficulty leaving his bed. He explains his physical injuries, (including) broken bones and facial wounds; more particularly a broken ankle, cracked pelvis, split lip and cracked teeth, and that his dental injuries remain unresolved. He wonders why Mr. Cunningham did not stop.'
Free Malaysia Today
21-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Car damaged in elephant attack after driver behind honks
The car which was badly damaged in a wild elephant attack along the East-West Highway near Sungai Lebey in Gerik last night. PETALING JAYA : Wild elephants severely damaged a car on the East-West Highway near Sungai Lebey, Gerik, last night in an incident believed to have been triggered by the sound of a horn from another vehicle. The incident occurred at around 8.15pm near KM11, where a driver had stopped his car to allow a herd of elephants to cross the road, Berita Harian reported. Gerik police chief Zulkifli Mahmood said police received a report at 11.36pm from a 39-year-old man who said he had stopped his car and turned off the headlights when a vehicle behind him honked. 'Suddenly, three elephants began approaching his vehicle,' Zulkifli was quoted as saying in a statement. 'In a panic, the driver exited the car to save himself. He later lodged a police police report at the Gerik police station.' Zulkifli said that the front, rear, and sides of the car were damaged although the driver escaped unhurt. He also reminded road users to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines in encounters with wildlife, including by refraining from honking or using high beams and remaining calm. Earlier this month, a male elephant calf was killed along the same highway at KM80 after being struck by a container lorry. The driver told police that he saw a large elephant by the roadside before crashing into the calf as it suddenly crossed. A viral video on social media showed an emotional scene of the mother elephant attempting to move the truck that had hit her baby. She remained at the site for over five hours in a heartbreaking display that touched the hearts of many.
Malay Mail
21-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Car horns trigger wild elephant attack on East-West Highway, one vehicle damaged
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — A Toyota Vios was severely damaged after being attacked by wild elephants at Kilometre 11 of the East-West Highway (JRTB) between Jeli and Gerik last night. According to Gerik District Police Chief Supt Zulkifli Mahmood, the 39-year-old male driver spotted a herd of elephants crossing the road and promptly stopped his vehicle, turning off the lights. However, the situation escalated when car horns sounded from behind. 'Suddenly, three elephants approached the car, prompting the panicked driver to exit the vehicle to save himself. 'After the elephants left, the complainant went to the police station to lodge a report,' he said in a statement. The incident resulted in extensive damage to the front, rear, and both sides of the vehicle, though fortunately, the driver escaped without injury. "Road users are advised to exercise greater caution and follow authorities' guidelines, including refraining from honking or using high beams when encountering elephants," the police official added. Along the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway, elephant encounters have increased as shrinking habitats force these animals to cross roads more frequently.
