One Killed & After Lorry Collides with Coach on M

A coach broke down on the inside lane, leading to a serious accident due to poor visibility. Motorists narrowly avoided the coach and called emergency services. Despite warnings from the Highways Agency, a lorry collided with the coach, resulting in one fatality and serious injuries. The incident highlights the challenges of ensuring safety in adverse weather conditions and raises questions about motorway safety procedures.

What was the main reason Dave Adams and Penelope Morgan called emergency services?

• They were involved in a car accident.

• They noticed a fire on the road.

• They saw a coach broken down on the inside lane.

• They witnessed a robbery.

What was the outcome of the lorry colliding with the coach?

• The lorry driver fled the scene.

• One passenger was killed and others were injured.

• The coach was pushed off the road.

• No injuries were reported.

What did the Highways Agency claim regarding their response to the incident?

• They closed the motorway immediately.

• They did not receive any emergency calls.

• They displayed warning signs to slow down drivers.

• They ignored the weather conditions.

What factor made the safety operation more challenging according to the Highways Agency?

• Heavy traffic

• Lack of personnel

• Poor visibility

• Road construction

What is likely to be scrutinized in the investigation following the incident?

• The emergency services' response time

• The motorway safety procedures

• The lorry driver's license

• The design of the coach