Drivers will soon be fined for breaking the rules of the road at six ‘high risk’ junctions in Manchester, it has emerged.
14.12.2023 - 23:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A truck driver tried his luck by making a quick U-turn on a Greater Manchester this road, but found himself stuck in the mud, blocking three lanes. The HGV eventually had to be towed away from Liverpool Road in Eccles, near Barton Aerodrome.
The dual carriageway was blocked on Thursday morning (December 14) due to the failed manoeuvre by the motorist. Police attended the scene and officers pictured the heavy goods vehicle with most of its front wheels stuck in the central reservation.
The photo, taken while it was still dark, shows a police officer at the scene while another man in high-vis attends to the truck. Sharing the image on social media later in the day, Greater Manchester Police said that the driver has been reported to court.
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Posting on X, formerly known as Twitter, GMP Traffic said: "Liverpool Road, Eccles this morning outside Barton Aerodrome.
"This driver thought he could make a quick u-turn but unfortunately got stuck in the mud blocking 3 lanes.
"HGV eventually towed out and driver reported to court."
Drivers will soon be fined for breaking the rules of the road at six ‘high risk’ junctions in Manchester, it has emerged.
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