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Sobering sight - A1 southbound - Updated
I am stuck in a traffic jam on the northbound A1 just outside Baldock. On the southbounf carriage a brand new D4 has crashed and looks a total wreck. I hope all the occupants are OK but an air ambulance took them away. Lets hope the D4 gave them a chance of survival.
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26th May 2012 1:22 pm
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the D3 and D4 are probably the best cars around to protect the occupants it would appear
26th May 2012 2:07 pm
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Don't worry about the occupants of the D4, worry about the poor so and so's in the other vehicle, unless it was an 8 wheeler It can when others can't,
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26th May 2012 3:42 pm
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26th May 2012 4:24 pm
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28th May 2012 6:11 pm
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Very sad news indeed and also very lucky he didn't hit any other carsCheers Ian
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28th May 2012 6:47 pm
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Sounds as though it may not have been the crash/Discovery that killed him, which is reassuring, very sad though.2016 Discovery 4 Commercial
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28th May 2012 7:02 pm
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A1 crash
RLD wrote:
very sad
I would just like to say that I was the passenger in the A1 crash. My husband had a heart attack and died at the wheel but i managed to steer the Discovery off the road. I walked away from the crash with minor injuries and everybody has told me, even the police that attended the crash it is only because of the car that I am here today. I am very thankful for my Discovery which was written off in the accident. I have just driven a Discovery on sunday for the first time only to realise I can not have another one due to many hurtful memories. I was gutted as i loved my Discovery. Have made a rash decision and ordered an Evoque now.
11th Jul 2012 8:34 am
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Hi Angle,
Thanks for your post.
Sincere condolences.
I'm sure that the Evoque will serve you well.
Best Wishes,
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11th Jul 2012 8:44 am
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11th Jul 2012 8:50 am
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Angel I am sorry for your loss and sure that everything has been said in those few posts above. If in anyway you ever need any help jusrt post on here and youwill get lots of support and offers.
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