Terrible news
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| Author: | boatmanckp [ Thu May 22, 2014 6:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Harecastle Tunnel death |
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Michael- ... story.html |
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| Author: | Lancastrian [ Thu May 22, 2014 7:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harecastle Tunnel death |
Such a tragedy, but it highlights even more the need for following safety guidance, even for the experienced boaters. |
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| Author: | lauriebooth [ Thu May 22, 2014 10:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harecastle Tunnel death |
Terrible news
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| Author: | boatmanckp [ Thu May 22, 2014 4:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harecastle Tunnel death |
Only a fool would stand on the top of the boat,I am sure it is in the safety notes given to all boaters before entering the tunnel. Having been through over a 100 times, including 9 times in one year,the first time with the towpath still in situe, was the the most daunting following the tunnel keepers dire warnings.Afterwards its just common sense. |
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| Author: | Pete Russell [ Thu May 22, 2014 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harecastle Tunnel death |
Realy bad news, but stand ontop of the boat realy is silly, when all tunnel rules say "you must stay within the confines of the boat". |
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| Author: | boatmanckp [ Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harecastle Tunnel death |
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... unnel.html |
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| Author: | Lancastrian [ Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harecastle Tunnel death |
Now a coroner has called for safety improvements at the tunnel after hearing chilling details of the tragedy in May this year. Would someone who ignores safety rules and common sense take notice of any further improvements? I have been through the tunnel on many occasions and find the most important safety rule is driven by common sense. |
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| Author: | boatmanckp [ Fri Aug 01, 2014 9:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harecastle Tunnel death |
Hear hear! |
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| Author: | lauriebooth [ Sat Aug 02, 2014 4:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harecastle Tunnel death |
boatmanckp wrote: Hear hear! Ditto |
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| Author: | boatmanckp [ Fri Dec 05, 2014 8:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harecastle Tunnel death |
CARTS REPLY TO CORONER https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... olgate.pdf |
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| Author: | Lancastrian [ Fri Dec 05, 2014 12:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harecastle Tunnel death |
I have read this reply with interest and feel that Point 3. Wearing of safety helmets could actually make safety worse not better, as with cycling there is a right and wrong way to wear a helmet. An ill fitting helmet or one that is not worn correctly is ineffective at least but is also more dangerous. In some tunnels headroom is already restricted,surely wearing a helmet will in effect reduce any clearance even more, and it could actually cause more accidents because generally people will not think about or even realise this. Hopefully nothing will be done to spoil the heritage of the canals with safety measures for people that will ignore them any way. It is simple: Be sensible and follow any instructions given and all will be safe. |
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