What happened to the mobility scooter rider on the M11?

A man driving a mobility scooter was rescued by Essex Police after he accidentally turned onto the M11 motorway and was found on the hard shoulder.

Why did police close a lane on the M11?

Police briefly closed a lane on the M11 to safely assist a vulnerable man who was driving his mobility scooter on the hard shoulder.

Where was the mobility scooter rider taken?

After being assisted by police officers, the man and his mobility scooter were taken back to his home.

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Mobility Scooter Rider Rescued from Motorway

28 Feb

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Summary

Man on mobility scooter was found on M11 motorway hard shoulder.
Police briefly closed a lane to assist the vulnerable driver.
The driver and his scooter were safely taken home by officers.

Mobility Scooter Rider Rescued from Motorway

A vulnerable man was rescued from the M11 motorway after accidentally driving his mobility scooter onto the busy road. Essex Police received a call on Friday afternoon, around 12:35 GMT, reporting the unusual sight of the scooter on the hard shoulder near Harlow. Officers from the roads policing unit responded swiftly to the incident.

To ensure the safety of the man and other motorists, police briefly closed one lane of the motorway. They then approached the man, provided assistance, and transported him and his mobility scooter to safety, taking them back to his home. The police spokesperson noted that while this was an uncommon call for their unit, it served as an important reminder about using appropriate vehicles on major highways. They also expressed gratitude to the members of the public who reported the situation.

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