Over 100 cars have been involved in a pile up on the A249 in Kent at the Sheppey Crossing this morning (05/09/2013).
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The Sheppey Crossing under construction.
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Reports say that over 200 people have been injured, 6 seriously, yet so far there are no reports of any fatalities.
The pile up was caused by thick fog this morning with visibility down to around 10 or 20 yards, or less than 20 meters in new money. The following
pictures taken from the BBC's website and sent in by Jay Stammers, give some idea of the chaos:
Unsurprisingly, police say you can expect long delays so probably best to avoid the area. There will probably be long delays from the insurance companies trying to sort this lot out as well.
Ten Tips from the AA for driving in fog:
- Use dipped headlights at all times along with wipers and demisters.
- Familiarise yourself with your front and rear fog lights – know how to switch them on and off – and use them when appropriate.
- Beware of other drivers not using headlights.
- Only drive as fast as conditions allow and maintain a greater distance between you and the car in front. Follow a three-second rule.
- Tailing someone's rear lights can give a false sense of security and is dangerous.
- If the road has street lights on, then you probably don't need your fog lights on.
- Be able to stop within the distance you can see clearly – this is particularly important on motorways and dual carriageways, as vehicles are travelling faster.
- Don't accelerate to get away from a vehicle that is too close behind you.
- Check your mirrors before you slow down.
- At a junction with limited visibility, stop, wind down the window, and listen for traffic. When you are sure it is safe to emerge, do so positively and do not hesitate in a position that puts you directly in the path of approaching vehicles.
BBC Story -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-23970047
