purpleronnie Posted 26 July 2013 Share Posted 26 July 2013 I used to work as a postman there years back. Very sad. http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/postmen-killed-crash/story-19573731-detail/story.html#axzz2a8lFISru Two postmen killed in crash Tributes have been paid to two dedicated postmen who have died in a car crash. Posties Charlie Cooper and Stephen O'Brien, both thought to be in their 50s, were killed when their car left a country lane and landed on its roof, near Ashby. ​poignant: Flowers and messages left close to the scene of the fatal accident, near Ashby ​ ​The crash happened in Willesley Lane at about 6pm on Wednesday, as the two men, who had served the Ashby community for more than 10 years, were travelling home after work. Emergency services were called to the scene and police cordoned off the road while firefighters and paramedics worked to establish the condition of the two injured men. The casualties were pronounced dead at the scene. Communication Workers Union representative Andy Connelly said he received a phone call from the Ashby delivery office yesterday morning informing him about the crash. "It was shocking to hear what happened," he said. "It must be incredibly hard for the families and my heart goes out to the them. "I can't begin to fathom the emotions they are going through." Mr Connelly paid tribute to the two men, saying they were hard-working and popular on their routes. "Charlie and Stephen were both dedicated professionals and were well-known by most people in Ashby – both of them had always worked there," he said. "They will be sadly missed and my condolences go out to their loved ones." Family members gathered at the scene yesterday afternoon to see the remains of the crash site for themselves. They consoled each other as they followed the yellow lines on the Tarmac which marked out the route of the car moments before the vehicle crossed the carriageway and punched its way through a row of trees. The vehicle continued down a steep embankment before coming to rest on its roof on the other side of railway lines. Small piles of debris were scattered across the tracks and were visible to the grieving relatives. Broken car parts, including glass from the rear lights, stretched from one side of the railway lines to the opposite embankment. A large group of family members hugged as they stared in disbelief at the site of the crash. "They were only eight minutes from home," said one relative, who did not want to be named. Bunches of flowers had been left at the scene and well-wishers left messages of condolence and sorrow. "Steve, you will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family," one read. Another read: "To Charlie, a dear friend and work colleague. "I can't believe this has happened. Miss you, buddy! "Keep the blue flag flying high. All our love to you and your family." The two postmen, who were from Swadlincote, were travelling in a black Nissan 350Z coupe, which was severely damaged in the collision. A spokesman for East Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We got the initial 999 call that a car was in a ditch. "When we arrived, it turned out the car was upside down on the railway with persons trapped." The Royal Mail referred the Mercury to the police, who said they were still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Officers are appealing for witnesses. Detective Constable Seamus Burns said: "The vehicle was travelling from Willesley towards Norris Hill at the time of the collision." Ring police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANGEROUS TIGER Posted 26 July 2013 Share Posted 26 July 2013 Very sad. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Rod Hull Posted 26 July 2013 Share Posted 26 July 2013 I live about 3 miles away from where it happened. Tragic. RIP. (My Great Granddad found a bloke that had been hit by a train under the bridge where this accident happened, many many moons ago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 26 July 2013 Share Posted 26 July 2013 (My Great Granddad found a bloke that had been hit by a train under the bridge where this accident happened, many many moons ago) Yeah, that's what he told the authorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Rod Hull Posted 26 July 2013 Share Posted 26 July 2013 Yeah, that's what he told the authorities. There were no witnesses True story though. The bloke died of his injuries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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