By Arash Hekmat
Motorists have been reminded to ensure they drive safely when towing caravans this summer after a cyclist needed to be airlifted to hospital following a crash involving a tourer.
This is Gloucestershire reports that the man was left in critical condition after a crash with a Range Rover that was towing a caravan through Aston Cross.
The 53-year-old was transported to the trauma unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
Although residents have campaigned for better road safety in the area, Tewkesbury Borough Councillor Adam Tugwell said that he was not aware of the location as a hot spot for collisions.
“It is unusual that there should be an accident in this spot,” he told the newspaper. “Obviously we don’t know the reason for the accident at the moment.”
Adam Slaughter, Swindon Village parish councilor, said that caravans should be no more dangerous on the road than other vehicles.
“As long as you carry out basic checks such as the tow hitch and the lights, then caravans are safe,” he was quoted saying.
UK drivers must ensure they do not contravene laws governing the weight of caravans that they tow. For those who passed their tests after 1997, further practical testing may be required before heavier loads can be towed.
