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BBC News
02-07-2025
- BBC News
Driver dies after crash with HGV parked in Garstang layby
A man has died after his van crashed into an HGV tractor unit that was parked in a HGV was close to the Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre on the A6 near Garstang when the crash happened shortly before 04:00 BST on Tuesday, Lancashire Police saidThe Volkswagen van driver, aged in his 30s, suffered series injuries and later died. The HGV driver was not badly are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of what happened to contact the force. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Malay Mail
29-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Driver killed, nine injured in Hiace van crash on Kunak-Lahad Datu road
KUNAK, June 29 — A 74-year-old substitute driver was killed while nine others were injured in a van crash at KM29 of Jalan Kunak-Lahad Datu around 7am today. Acting Kunak police chief ASP Reduan Rahman said the accident occurred when the driver lost control of the Hiace van, causing it to veer off to the right side of the road. 'The van, carrying 10 passengers, was travelling from Semporna to Sandakan. Four passengers sustained minor injuries, while five were seriously injured,' he said when contacted by case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act Fire and Rescue operation commander Mohd Ridzuan Shahidun said the department received an emergency call at 7.19am and arrived at the scene at said the van was found on the road shoulder. The driver, who was trapped in the seat, was extricated using Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) equipment before being handed over to the passengers, aged between 46 and 75, received initial treatment before being taken to hospital using the Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) vehicle and an ambulance. — Bernama
CBS News
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Van crashes into home in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood, sending 14 to hospital with minor injuries
More than a dozen people were taken to the hospital after a large van crashed into a home in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened on Rowell Street. WBZ-TV's helicopter was over the scene and the van could be seen up against the home with a smashed windshield. Boston EMS confirmed 14 people were taken to the hospital from the scene with minor injuries. There is no official word yet on what caused the crash. WBZ-TV has a crew on the scene and will have more information as soon as it becomes available.
BBC News
25-06-2025
- BBC News
Woman charged after van flips on roof in Glasgow crash
A woman has been charged by police after a van flipped on its roof in a crash in the centre of said the incident happened at about 14:00 at a junction on Wallace Street, in the city's Tradeston area, just south of the River crash involved a white security firm van and a grey Fiat 500. The van was left upturned with a set of roof ladders hanging off. The front of the Fiat was smashed in the collision. It is understood that neither of the drivers required medical attention. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A woman was charged with road traffic offences."
The Independent
19-06-2025
- The Independent
Moment van driver smashes into broken-down car after checking phone
A man suffered devastating, life-changing injuries, including a leg amputation, after a distracted van driver crashed into his broken-down car on the A27 in December 2023. The driver, Nathan Cole, was checking his phone and speeding at 72mph, exceeding his van's limit, when he collided with the vehicle and the man in his 60s standing nearby. Footage released by Sussex Police showed Cole's dangerous driving leading up to the incident. Cole, 29, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court to two years and four months in prison and disqualified from driving for four years and four months. Watch the video in full above.
