Story: Saleema Imam
Two recent road incidents on Barnsley Road show it remains a dangerous place.
On the evening of Monday 2nd July, eight pedestrians at the bus stop near the Northern General Hospital entrance were badly hurt when a silver BMW crossed over the road, mounted the pavement and hit them. Three men and one woman suffered serious injuries. The other four were treated for minor injuries. Witnesses are asked to call the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, quoting incident number 1168 of 2/7/12.
The following day, a man was knocked down by a car whilst crossing Barnsley Road next to the bus stop by Firs Hill Primary School. He is said to have tried to cross the road behind a 75 bus and another no 88 bus. As he crossed the road between buses, a large 4×4 car hit him. Fortunately he received only minor injuries.