Tipper Truck incident in Bath

[turbobloke]

Fatalities unfortunately.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-31321...

[turbobloke]

Apparently the truck driver was trying to avoid an accident but didn't manage it

http://www.itv.com/news/update/2015-02-09/police-t...

[turbobloke]

BBC update @ 8.09

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-31339...

[turbobloke]

Recent reports suggest the loss of control followed from avoiding action in an incident immediately prior to the fatal crash.

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/feb/10/bat...

[turbobloke]

Reports yesterday were saying that the truck driver was still in hospital unable to be interviewed, today this update from the Mail says witnesses heard him comment at the scene.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2947290/Mo...

[turbobloke]

Local news bulletins have been naming the 19-year old driver this morning. It must be of public interest.

[turbobloke]

OpulentBob said:

It's tragic, for all concerned. If he'd held his DL for 5 days, then he was OK to drive. Yeah, inexperienced, but were we all not inexperienced at some point?

Just incredibly sad, as was the Glasgow incident.

[turbobloke]

Two charged, one with causing death by dangerous driving and the other aiding and abetting as well as dd.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-3506...

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alfie2244 said:

Driver not Guilty......owner & mechanic guilty of manslaughter...........correct decisions IMO....very sad for all though.

http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/bath-tipper-trial-l...

[turbobloke]

poo at Paul's said:

his boss is responsible for his Boss's driving, that's it

As per alfie2244 we all have our own opinions but I can't see how "that's it" or anywhere near!

[turbobloke]

poo at Paul's said:

turbobloke said:

poo at Paul's said:

his boss is responsible for his Boss's driving, that's it

As per alfie2244 we all have our own opinions but I can't see how "that's it" or anywhere near!

It is that simple. When you get in your car today drive you take responsibility for it's operation.

My car driven for social, domestic and pleasure purposes then yes, but not if it's a works vehicle with defects ignored by management and tech. See also verdict: Bath tipper lorry incident!

[turbobloke]

Very tragic indeed.

The sentences will hopefully act as a deterrent as well as giving the guilty parties time to reflect on the horrific consequences of their actions.