Tag: accident

“I heard the thud through window” says tram accident witness

Scottish News

Peter Laing - July 6, 2015

A MAN was taken to hospital after being hit by an Edinburgh tram today. The 32-year-old was rushed to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after the...

Road deaths increase for the first time in nearly a decade

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - May 17, 2015

DEATHS on Scotland’s roads have increased for the first time in nearly a decade, “worrying” new figures reveal. Research shows that the number of people...

Serving police officer and father of three dies in road crash

Scottish News

Peter Laing - March 11, 2015

A SERVING police officer died in a collision between his car and a lorry, Police Scotland have confirmed. John Woods, 42, a father of three,...

Former limo hire boss “wrecked neighbour’s home after driving mishap”

Scottish News

Peter Laing - November 19, 2014

A FORMER chauffeur hire boss partially demolished a pensioner’s house. Terry Cooper accidentally drove his VW Tiguan into the home of his neighbour of 40...

Motorway bridge safety check after JCB crash

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - September 5, 2014

SAFETY experts will examine one of Scotland’s busiest motorway bridges after an accident involving a lorry carrying a JCB. A chunk of concrete was knocked...