Post by cenydd on Sept 5, 2013 10:31:22 GMT
Dozens of people have been injured as more than 130 vehicles were involved in a series of crashes in thick fog on the A249 Sheppey crossing in Kent.
Eight of those hurt in the collisions, which took place at about 07:15 BST, have serious injuries.
Early reports said 200 people had been hurt, but police later revised the figure.
Firefighters said they had freed five people from their vehicles on the southbound carriageway.
One witness said visibility had been very poor at the time of the crash but drivers were approaching the crossing with no lights.
Eight of those hurt in the collisions, which took place at about 07:15 BST, have serious injuries.
Early reports said 200 people had been hurt, but police later revised the figure.
Firefighters said they had freed five people from their vehicles on the southbound carriageway.
One witness said visibility had been very poor at the time of the crash but drivers were approaching the crossing with no lights.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-23970047
Sounds like a horrific accident. People driving in thick fog with no lights??!! Really??!! It really does make you wonder about the kind of idiots that are let out on the roads!