Hucknall tram accident: 'More lives could be lost' at crossing where Lindsey Ingert died
MORE lives could be lost on a tram and rail crossing where a teenage girl was killed unless safety is improved, it is feared.
Lindsey Marie Inger, 13, of Bulwell, died after being hit by a tram at the pedestrian level crossing near Bestwood Village.
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Lindsey Inger
The tragedy happened almost four years to the day since the death of a woman and her grandson on the same double crossing.
Jean Hoggart, 65, and seven-year-old Michael Dawson died on November 22, 2008.
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Jean's widower, Laurence, last night told the Post he happened to drive by the scene of Wednesday's accident and the memory of his loss "came rushing back".
Safety measures, including extra signs, were put up after Jean and Michael's deaths but local people say more needs to be done following the latest tragedy.
Connell Buckley, 16, a close friend of Lindsey's, said: "I feel horrible – a bridge over the crossing would make a difference. It could happen here again."
Eric Wildgust, 81, of Nottingham Road, Hucknall, said: "There needs to be some kind of warning that a tram or train is on its way.
"This will not be the last incident there."
Sherwood MP Mark Spencer said a bridge would help make the site safer. "Once is a tragedy, twice is more than a coincidence. We are going to have to end up with a bridge or improved barriers."
Police are investigating the tragedy, and tram operator NET and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch have launched inquiries. The accident happened at about 7pm and involved a Hucknall-bound tram. Lindsey was treated by paramedics at the scene but later died.
The tram driver was treated for shock at the scene.
Comments
by Sandra01
Tuesday, December 04 2012, 3:22PM
“Despite what may be put in place, anything is only as good as the user. i have every sympathy for this tragic loss and my heart goes out to her family and friends. i do ask the question and knowing the site how can you not see a tram coming? Four girls holding hands while crossing and none of them see it- beggars belief if they were crossing paying full attention.
However, this doesn't change things but may make others be more aware when using any crossing and apply caution.”
by smshogun
Monday, December 03 2012, 6:34PM
“Bill:
Many suggestions have been made over many years, trigger points which illuminate a light and siren were one of the better systems, that was until people complained about the noise levels of the sirens where trains ran 24 hours a day. Using a similar trigger point and locking gates was another proposal and it was quashed by the Health and Safety brigade who claimed people could be on the track side of the crossing while the gates locked.
Continentals seem to cope better as they tend to upgrade their systems regularly and apply a little common sense, they put bridges in where appropriate and tend to put crossings in on long straight sections of track.
Some food for thought.”
by BLawrenson
Monday, December 03 2012, 2:03PM
“Yes they do Shogun but they also have numerouse unguarded level crossings which they seem able to cope with.”
by smshogun
Sunday, December 02 2012, 6:48PM
“Continentals tend to incorporate very shallow angled ramp bridges and underpasses into a design for heavily trafficked areas and try to incorporate shallow angles for the less mobile and wheelchair users, many of the bridges can be closed in.”
by BLawrenson
Sunday, December 02 2012, 6:12PM
“Provide a bridge and you have yobs dropping concrete blocks and a problem for the less mobile. A barrier with lights is a better alternative.It amazes me how the continentals manage with so many rail crossings and fast trains. I suppose they are just more used to the potential hazards.”
by iscashe
Sunday, December 02 2012, 5:20PM
“David Lane, Bulwell Forest, Linby rail crossings all have lights (and barriers) to tell cars to wait - why are cars more important than people? If a (pelican) road crossing has lights to tell people when it is safe to cross why don't train/tram pedestrian crossings? If a lighting system had been installed when the crossing was first devised, no-one would have been injured unless their intention was suicidal.”
by Ted_Notts
Sunday, December 02 2012, 9:56AM
“I see Dave_House's comment has been removed. I don't normally agree with censorship but, perhaps on this occasion, it was sensible.”
by Ted_Notts
Saturday, December 01 2012, 1:41PM
“Dave_House,
You are an insensitive idiot.”
by ShmuleShekels
Friday, November 30 2012, 8:14PM
“by uglytrollFriday, November 30 2012, 5:47PM
"think it's time there was a bridge......."
and not just here, everywhere where these high-speed, unsteerable vehicles speed through the urban areas.”
by wotchdog
Friday, November 30 2012, 7:51PM
“Watch out in the future,NET are building a tram stop in the MIDDLE of the road ,on Gregory street ,Lenton,which is one of the most congested streets at rush hour around the Queens med area,causing residents to manoevre in and out of their driveways all day.
How long before we see more tragedies like this around here!!”