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Reckless Drivers Hamper Emergency Response on M5
6 Jul
Summary
- Twenty drivers illegally used the hard shoulder to bypass traffic.
- Emergency services were delayed reaching crash victims.
- The drivers received fines for their reckless actions.
On Sunday, twenty drivers faced fines for a "reckless" act on the M5 motorway near Junction 12, Gloucester. These motorists illegally utilized the hard shoulder to circumvent traffic queues, directly impeding emergency response efforts.
Ambulance crews experienced delays in reaching individuals inside an overturned motorhome who required medical attention. A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Police emphasized that this behaviour not only put lives at risk but also hindered the critical operations of emergency services at the scene.
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