Cyclist fatality Southwark bridge today, lorry collision.
- Thread starter spindrift
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Rhythm Thief
Veteran
spindrift said:
So by your own admission, you know nothing of this regrettable incident (at least, I assume that's why you've posted asking for information), yet you're already blaming the lorry driver. Perhaps it was the driver's fault and perhaps it wasn't, but let's not jump to conclusions before we actually know anything, eh?
Rhythm Thief
Veteran
Yes, tipper drivers are paid by the load. No one likes them, even other lorry drivers.
Blackandblue
New Member
- Location
- London
Really depressing. Is this the worst accident black spot for cycling fatalities in London? It seems like it to me. Isn't there some lesson here for the road planners?
Rhythm Thief
Veteran
spindrift said:
Well, the phrase "WTF is it with lorries in London?" seems to me to be an indication of how you feel about this one. However, if I've read too much into it, I apologise.
Is this the worst accident black spot for cycling fatalities in London?
yes, London's bridges have awful RTA stats.
I've no idea why, although in a crowded, congested city drivers may see an horizon for the first time and put their foot down.
My colleague says it was on the right hand side, northbound.
yes, London's bridges have awful RTA stats.
I've no idea why, although in a crowded, congested city drivers may see an horizon for the first time and put their foot down.
My colleague says it was on the right hand side, northbound.
bryce
Senior Member
- Location
- London, SW10
No one is blaming anyone - I thought it was a observation that lorries are usually involved in cyclist fatalities in London.
I used to cycle that route to Canary Wharf - huge tippers would come up from Elephant, accross Southwark bridge then right onto the Highway, often two at a time.
Does anyone know how the accident might have happened?
I used to cycle that route to Canary Wharf - huge tippers would come up from Elephant, accross Southwark bridge then right onto the Highway, often two at a time.
Does anyone know how the accident might have happened?
joebe
New Member
spindrift said:
Given the whole of upper Thames Street was closed, was it on the corner? I.e. turning left off UTS on tho the bridge. There are currently roadworks there at the moment and it's down to 1 narrow lane at the lights.
Horrible news
Proto
Legendary Member
- Location
- East Devon/West Dorset
Rhythm Thief said:
Have to disagree with this.
On my 5 mile commute on town and rural roads I'm often passed byt tipper trucks owned by a comapny Graham Churchill Ltd. I'll often see three a day, sometimes more. Not once have I felt threatened, intimidated or frightened by them. I've been so impressed by their skills, patience and courtesy I phoned up their transport manager to pass on my thanks. To say she was delighted to hear what I had to say is an understatement.
Graham Churchill Ltd
Jake
New Member
Wish i was on the bike today with camera. There was a taxi driver shouting at a pedestrian because she was walking across the road with the green man showing. He thought he could just drive through the crowd of people legally & safely crossing the road becuase he was already through the junction, obvisouly went through on red. If that makes sense? Glad their cabs are blowing up lol
