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Witness appeal over fatal smash on A59
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| AFTERMATH: Police officers examine the crash scene after three vehices were involved in the fatal accident at Samlesbury |
WITNESSES have been asked to help police discover what caused a fatal head-on smash on the A59.
Sameer Vohra, 34, of Blackburn, died when his silver BMW car collided with a Daf HGV on the A59, Samlesbury, just before 1.30pm yesterday.
The female passenger of the BMW was airlifted to Royal Preston Hospital with serious but non life threatening injuries.
A Peugeot people carrier ran in to the back of the car and three people were treated for minor injuries.
In the wake of the tragedy, BAE Systems revealed there were plans to install a mini roundabout at the junction of the A59 and Myerscough Smithy Road - very close to where Mr Vohra died.
The roundabout, which may have prevented the accident, was agreed when BAE granted planning approval for its aerospace park last year.
Sergeant David Tonge, who is leading the investigation, said: "I would like to appeal to anybody who may have seen the collision, or any of the vehicles in the moments before, to contact police.
Any amount of information may help us to find out exactly what happened."
Malcolm Adams, of BAE Systems, said it was a dreadful accident and numerous workers had heard the bang made by the impact of the vehicles.
He said: "A mini-roundabout and cycle lane will be installed along that stretch of road.
"The new entrance we are building further up the road will offer safer entry and exit which is a major issue for us."
Chris Holtom, county councillor for the Samlesbury area, said the accident was confirmation of his worst fears regarding the stretch of road.
He added: "From the Trafalgar junction to the Mellor Brook roundabout this is one of the most dangerous roads in Lancashire.
"This death shows the real threat this road can have.
"There are major safety concerns on this stretch and I am working very closely with BAE to make sure any alterations are done properly.
"I don't think people realise how dangerous that road is.
"I use it regularly and often I seem to be the only one driving at a sensible speed."
A worker at the Boddington Arms pub, near to the scene, said she had struggled to get in to work following the smash.
She said: "I came down Cuerdale Lane and it was all blocked off.
"And when I got to Mellor Brook I had to tell them I worked down here, for them to let me through.
Anyone with information is asked to ring Lancashire Police on 08451 253545.
3:36pm Friday 28th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: YAS, BLACKBURN on 3:52pm Fri 28 Mar 08
SAMMY WAS NOT A BAD DRIVER WHAT I DO KNOW IS ON THAT AREA LORRYS THEND TO PUT THEIR FOOT DOWN MORE WHEN THEY SEE SOMEONE IS OVERTAKING, THERE IS A MILLION AND ONE THINGS THAT COULD HAVE PREVENTED THIS ACCIDENT LIKE THE ROUNDABOUT, A CENTRE BARRIER, A SPEED CAMERA BUT THE QUESTION IS IF
"Chris Holtom, county councillor for the Samlesbury area, QUOTED HERE "From the Trafalgar junction to the Mellor Brook roundabout this is one of the most dangerous roads in Lancashire.
"This death shows the real threat this road can have.
"I don't think people realise how dangerous that road is"
WHAT IS GOING TO BE DONE AND WHEN?? HOW MANY MORE SAMS NEED TO DIE FOR THE COUNCIL AND POLICE TO PULL THEIR FINGER OUT OF THEIR BACKSIDE AND COME UP WITH A SOLUTION?? I FOR ONE AM SICK OF THE SITE OF THE SO CALLED "SAFETY CAMERAS" WHICH ARE UP TO MAKE MONEY ON MAIN ROADS ***NOT*** ACCIDENT BLACKSPOTS!!!
SAM WAS A DECENT MAN WITH HIS WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF HIM, HE WAS KIND AND TOOK ALOT OF PEOPLES PROBLEMS UNDER HIM AND HELPED OUT AS MUCH AS HE COULD. YOU WOULD NEVER SEE HIM ANGRY HE WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND ON ONE OCCASSION HE DIDNT SEE ME FOR 2 DAYS AND ASKED ME IF I WAS OK AS I WOULD EITHER DRIVE PAST HIM OR SEE HIM EVERYDAY!! MAY SAM GET A PLACE IN JANNAT AND MAY SOMETHING BE DONE IN HIS NAME AND SAVE LIVES!![bold]bold[/bold]
SAMMY WAS NOT A BAD DRIVER WHAT I DO KNOW IS ON THAT AREA LORRYS THEND TO PUT THEIR FOOT DOWN MORE WHEN THEY SEE SOMEONE IS OVERTAKING, THERE IS A MILLION AND ONE THINGS THAT COULD HAVE PREVENTED THIS ACCIDENT LIKE THE ROUNDABOUT, A CENTRE BARRIER, A SPEED CAMERA BUT THE QUESTION IS IF
"Chris Holtom, county councillor for the Samlesbury area, QUOTED HERE "From the Trafalgar junction to the Mellor Brook roundabout this is one of the most dangerous roads in Lancashire.
"This death shows the real threat this road can have.
"I don't think people realise how dangerous that road is"
WHAT IS GOING TO BE DONE AND WHEN?? HOW MANY MORE SAMS NEED TO DIE FOR THE COUNCIL AND POLICE TO PULL THEIR FINGER OUT OF THEIR BACKSIDE AND COME UP WITH A SOLUTION?? I FOR ONE AM SICK OF THE SITE OF THE SO CALLED "SAFETY CAMERAS" WHICH ARE UP TO MAKE MONEY ON MAIN ROADS ***NOT*** ACCIDENT BLACKSPOTS!!!
SAM WAS A DECENT MAN WITH HIS WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF HIM, HE WAS KIND AND TOOK ALOT OF PEOPLES PROBLEMS UNDER HIM AND HELPED OUT AS MUCH AS HE COULD. YOU WOULD NEVER SEE HIM ANGRY HE WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND ON ONE OCCASSION HE DIDNT SEE ME FOR 2 DAYS AND ASKED ME IF I WAS OK AS I WOULD EITHER DRIVE PAST HIM OR SEE HIM EVERYDAY!! MAY SAM GET A PLACE IN JANNAT AND MAY SOMETHING BE DONE IN HIS NAME AND SAVE LIVES!!
Posted by: muhammad khan, blackburn on 4:13pm Fri 28 Mar 08
ILWAR...may Allah SWT bless his soul and give him janatul firdaus,may Allah swt have sabr on his family,ameen
ILWAR...may Allah SWT bless his soul and give him janatul firdaus,may Allah swt have sabr on his family,ameen
Posted by: Wagon driver, BB on 4:21pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I understand your grief Yas but wagons are restricted to 56mph, wagon drivers can only put their foot down so much. i see people taking unnecessary risks each and every day and have close calls for what? to get somewhere maybe a couple of minutes earlier. and on the subject of the road safety, have a look at the picture and notice the double white lines, they are there for a reason.
I understand your grief Yas but wagons are restricted to 56mph, wagon drivers can only put their foot down so much. i see people taking unnecessary risks each and every day and have close calls for what? to get somewhere maybe a couple of minutes earlier. and on the subject of the road safety, have a look at the picture and notice the double white lines, they are there for a reason.
Posted by: Dr Izhar Sonvadi, blackburn on 4:22pm Fri 28 Mar 08
A good decent person, pleasure to have met and done business with him
ina lillahi wa ina elahi rajeoon
A good decent person, pleasure to have met and done business with him
ina lillahi wa ina elahi rajeoon
Posted by: watcher, samlesbury on 4:28pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Cars, and don't forget motorbikes, can be speeidng down this stretch of road every day. Police don't seem bothered about imposing speed limits, preferring to leave it as a lawless stretch. Never once (and I travel this road every day) have seen a mobile camera, whereas on Preston New Road you can find one, regular as clockwork on a Sunday, parked NEXT to the speed camera near Beardwood School. CRAZY!
Cars, and don't forget motorbikes, can be speeidng down this stretch of road every day. Police don't seem bothered about imposing speed limits, preferring to leave it as a lawless stretch. Never once (and I travel this road every day) have seen a mobile camera, whereas on Preston New Road you can find one, regular as clockwork on a Sunday, parked NEXT to the speed camera near Beardwood School. CRAZY!
Posted by: Sue, B/Burn on 4:56pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Yas - you can't blame the lorry driver as the guy above says they are restricted.. Possible moment of madness on the drivers part i would guess. I'm sure something will be done now though.
Yas - you can't blame the lorry driver as the guy above says they are restricted.. Possible moment of madness on the drivers part i would guess. I'm sure something will be done now though.
Posted by: sal, BLACKBURN on 5:05pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote:
Yas - you can't blame the lorry driver as the guy above says they are
restricted.. Possible moment of madness on the drivers part i would
guess. I'm sure something will be done now though.[/quote] lorry drivers often do long shifts and falla sleep at the wheel! there have been countless deaths on that stretch going back as far as the last 20 years i can remember
Sue wrote:
Yas - you can't blame the lorry driver as the guy above says they are
restricted.. Possible moment of madness on the drivers part i would
guess. I'm sure something will be done now though.
lorry drivers often do long shifts and falla sleep at the wheel! there have been countless deaths on that stretch going back as far as the last 20 years i can remember
Posted by: sid, bburn on 5:05pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Believe it or not but this road is haunted, theres something present on this road, everyear theres an accident and no one survives it.
Believe it or not but this road is haunted, theres something present on this road, everyear theres an accident and no one survives it.
Posted by: jnr, bburn-mellor on 5:11pm Fri 28 Mar 08
What area was this guy from?has his funeral taken place yet.my dad used to drive back from work everynight about 2.its getting abbit suspicious about deaths every year.there is something there im sure about it oh well only god knows..
r.i.p
What area was this guy from?has his funeral taken place yet.my dad used to drive back from work everynight about 2.its getting abbit suspicious about deaths every year.there is something there im sure about it oh well only god knows..
r.i.p
Posted by: YAS, BLACKBURN on 5:16pm Fri 28 Mar 08
funeral been confirmed at blackburn cemetary at 11am saturday (tomorrow) janaaza will take place there may allah make his first night in the grave light for him!
funeral been confirmed at blackburn cemetary at 11am saturday (tomorrow) janaaza will take place there may allah make his first night in the grave light for him!
Posted by: Insp.Morse, oxford on 5:59pm Fri 28 Mar 08
wot absolute claptrap ! whilst i have every sympathy for loss of life ,there is no such thing as a killer road ! only 1 thing is to blame & that is BAD DRIVING.
wot absolute claptrap ! whilst i have every sympathy for loss of life ,there is no such thing as a killer road ! only 1 thing is to blame & that is BAD DRIVING.
Posted by: Sue, b/Burn on 6:03pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Sal - are you saying that all those accidents in the past are to be blamed on lorry drivers?? Get real!! What do think tachographs are for??
Sal - are you saying that all those accidents in the past are to be blamed on lorry drivers?? Get real!! What do think tachographs are for??
Posted by: bob on 6:13pm Fri 28 Mar 08
DONT BLAME WAGON DRIVERS ..WE ARE HIGHLY TRAINED AND AS BEEN SAID ,LIMITERS AND TACHOS ...BAD DRIVING IS BY THE CARS
DONT BLAME WAGON DRIVERS ..WE ARE HIGHLY TRAINED AND AS BEEN SAID ,LIMITERS AND TACHOS ...BAD DRIVING IS BY THE CARS
Posted by: Muslim Sister, blackburn on 6:19pm Fri 28 Mar 08
The A59 has been named the most dangerous road in EUROPE, let alone England, there has been so many lives lost on this road, when will OUR council act? God forbid but when one of there kids are killed!! God bless brother Sameer, may Allah grant you the highest place in Jannat and watch over your family. Kdfz
The A59 has been named the most dangerous road in EUROPE, let alone England, there has been so many lives lost on this road, when will OUR council act? God forbid but when one of there kids are killed!! God bless brother Sameer, may Allah grant you the highest place in Jannat and watch over your family. Kdfz
Posted by: Blance of probability on 6:24pm Fri 28 Mar 08
The balance of probability in this instance - a fact suspiciously omitted in the LET article but NOT the LEP (hmm, conspiracy?) - is the departed's vehicle was cited as being on the wrong side of the road. Given the RTA site has double white lines (clearly ignored) means people like the first poster should take ownership and stop blaming other people. Even if every single measure was taken to prevent accident, you'll always get some nugget driving like a loon.
The balance of probability in this instance - a fact suspiciously omitted in the LET article but NOT the LEP (hmm, conspiracy?) - is the departed's vehicle was cited as being on the wrong side of the road. Given the RTA site has double white lines (clearly ignored) means people like the first poster should take ownership and stop blaming other people. Even if every single measure was taken to prevent accident, you'll always get some nugget driving like a loon.
Posted by: JAM, BLACKBURN on 6:29pm Fri 28 Mar 08
SAM WAS A GOOD PERSON. MAY ALLAH GIVE HIM A PLACE IN HEAVEN. THERE IS SOMETHING ON THAT ROAD, 1ST MACDOOM, DEN OGY AND NOW SAM...ALONG WITH A LOAD OF OTHERS, NO 1 SURVIVES IT.
RIP SAM
INA LILLAHI WA INA ELAYHI RAJEOON
SAM WAS A GOOD PERSON. MAY ALLAH GIVE HIM A PLACE IN HEAVEN. THERE IS SOMETHING ON THAT ROAD, 1ST MACDOOM, DEN OGY AND NOW SAM...ALONG WITH A LOAD OF OTHERS, NO 1 SURVIVES IT.
RIP SAM
INA LILLAHI WA INA ELAYHI RAJEOON
Posted by: kash, blackburn on 6:34pm Fri 28 Mar 08
lorry drivers must rest regular, they cause most off the accidents they take most off the space move side to side indicate on wrong times, we seen it happen many off times all ways a lorry is involved sammy was a good person he did not deserve that all the brothers in blackburn no him smile on face all ways happy neva seen him brake limit
lorry drivers must rest regular, they cause most off the accidents they take most off the space move side to side indicate on wrong times, we seen it happen many off times all ways a lorry is involved sammy was a good person he did not deserve that all the brothers in blackburn no him smile on face all ways happy neva seen him brake limit
Posted by: Balance of probability on 6:36pm Fri 28 Mar 08
If as much energy was put into trying to learn the lessons of this tragedy rather than arguing, the roads would be substantially safer. As a previous poster pointed out 'no one survives this road' whilst stating other (assumed) fatalities.
Would the same level of debate/argument/supp
ort be forthcoming if the girl had been killed and the BMW driver just been injured?
One wonders if there is a lesson to be learned here, moreso if it will be.
May Allah recommend reading the highway code and driving in a safe and sensible manner.
If as much energy was put into trying to learn the lessons of this tragedy rather than arguing, the roads would be substantially safer. As a previous poster pointed out 'no one survives this road' whilst stating other (assumed) fatalities.
Would the same level of debate/argument/supp
ort be forthcoming if the girl had been killed and the BMW driver just been injured?
One wonders if there is a lesson to be learned here, moreso if it will be.
May Allah recommend reading the highway code and driving in a safe and sensible manner.
Posted by: Faisal Nobby, London on 6:37pm Fri 28 Mar 08
May Allah (SWT) take Sameer to Heavens and also my other brothers who has past away on the same stretch. People it is not really about arguing and blaming each other its all about making Dua'a, If Allah has decided when someone is going to die there is no one in the world to change that. Just remember Sameer & Ogy & Buria and all the other brothers past away in your Dua'as.
Inshallah we will be seeing you brothers in Heaven. Wassalaam.
INA LILLAHI WA INA ELAYHI RAJEOON
May Allah (SWT) take Sameer to Heavens and also my other brothers who has past away on the same stretch. People it is not really about arguing and blaming each other its all about making Dua'a, If Allah has decided when someone is going to die there is no one in the world to change that. Just remember Sameer & Ogy & Buria and all the other brothers past away in your Dua'as.
Inshallah we will be seeing you brothers in Heaven. Wassalaam.
INA LILLAHI WA INA ELAYHI RAJEOON
Posted by: omar, bbrn on 6:45pm Fri 28 Mar 08
its a safe road for safe drivers, enough said! let his soul rest in peace ameen...
its a safe road for safe drivers, enough said! let his soul rest in peace ameen...
Posted by: Brother, Blackburn on 7:14pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Drivers think they can take that bend at high speed, all the people who have died on that road have been doing either high speed with high performance cars or typical overtaking dangerous driving, noone deserves to die but everyone knows what that road is like so slow down. We can only prevent these accidents by driving safely. I knew Sameer he was a decent guy. p.s Janazah (funeral) was today. Friday.
Drivers think they can take that bend at high speed, all the people who have died on that road have been doing either high speed with high performance cars or typical overtaking dangerous driving, noone deserves to die but everyone knows what that road is like so slow down. We can only prevent these accidents by driving safely. I knew Sameer he was a decent guy. p.s Janazah (funeral) was today. Friday.
Posted by: Faisal Nobby, London on 7:19pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Janazah is tomorrow bro at 11.00am.
Salaam
Janazah is tomorrow bro at 11.00am.
Salaam
Posted by: Honesty, Close enough....... on 7:23pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Are my eyes deceiving me or has somebody really posted that this road is haunted.....???? please dont try to suggest that a ghost has spooked him whilst he was adhering to the speed limit and the driving to the conditions before him?? Please don't try to go down the route of blaming everyone else except the person behind the wheel.
I completely agree with Omar that it is a safe road, for safe drivers.
Are my eyes deceiving me or has somebody really posted that this road is haunted.....???? please dont try to suggest that a ghost has spooked him whilst he was adhering to the speed limit and the driving to the conditions before him?? Please don't try to go down the route of blaming everyone else except the person behind the wheel.
I completely agree with Omar that it is a safe road, for safe drivers.
Posted by: Dave, Clitheroe on 7:24pm Fri 28 Mar 08
The car was on the wrong side of the road having crossed double white lines when it collided head on with a lorry - I don't think it takes a genuis to work out who was to blame.
That said, no-one deserves to die.
The car was on the wrong side of the road having crossed double white lines when it collided head on with a lorry - I don't think it takes a genuis to work out who was to blame.
That said, no-one deserves to die.
Posted by: burger, barlick on 7:50pm Fri 28 Mar 08
as a lorry driver i travel every day past that point.no.1 there are speed cameras its also a 40mph area for both cars and lorries.who was on the wrong side of the road??so i dont want anyone blamed like the lorry driver.the right story will come out when it does quite a few on here will have to say sorry.lorry drivers are easy targets for speeding drivers.they det cut up.because they are doing 40mph the speed limit.so before anyone gets blamed.shut it.i also see lots of sympathy for the lorry driver who might well be beating himself up over this .and just may not be to blame.too many quick to judge
as a lorry driver i travel every day past that point.no.1 there are speed cameras its also a 40mph area for both cars and lorries.who was on the wrong side of the road??so i dont want anyone blamed like the lorry driver.the right story will come out when it does quite a few on here will have to say sorry.lorry drivers are easy targets for speeding drivers.they det cut up.because they are doing 40mph the speed limit.so before anyone gets blamed.shut it.i also see lots of sympathy for the lorry driver who might well be beating himself up over this .and just may not be to blame.too many quick to judge
Posted by: Jay, Blackburn on 7:54pm Fri 28 Mar 08
i myself recruit and work with HGV drivers and have done so for the past 5 yrs and feel its completely wrong to blame them,yes they can only go up to 56 MPH but that is besides the point. You cant blame them..
Lets just pray for him..RIP
i myself recruit and work with HGV drivers and have done so for the past 5 yrs and feel its completely wrong to blame them,yes they can only go up to 56 MPH but that is besides the point. You cant blame them..
Lets just pray for him..RIP
Posted by: aunty, london on 7:59pm Fri 28 Mar 08
sameer has been a very loving and friendly person,we believe in destiny ,he`s time was that very moment ,so we as good muslims should make duah for him pray that ALLAH maaf him for all his sins and give him jannat and also make duah for his family and children that Allah gives them saber,we argue about the roads but forget that everything is put out by Allah.
sameer has been a very loving and friendly person,we believe in destiny ,he`s time was that very moment ,so we as good muslims should make duah for him pray that ALLAH maaf him for all his sins and give him jannat and also make duah for his family and children that Allah gives them saber,we argue about the roads but forget that everything is put out by Allah.
Posted by: shak, blackburn on 8:01pm Fri 28 Mar 08
HI ALL..can we all stop arguing over the cause of the accident(it will not bring sammy back)make DUAA and PRAY for him..SAMMY R.I.P YOU IN VERY [bold]SAFE[/bold] HANDS NOW..AMEEN
HI ALL..can we all stop arguing over the cause of the accident(it will not bring sammy back)make DUAA and PRAY for him..SAMMY R.I.P YOU IN VERY
SAFE HANDS NOW..AMEEN
Posted by: Issa,, London on 8:28pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I never knew Sameer as a child or as a teenager but had known him for the last few years. His death has come as shock to all those who knew him and it is trajic that he will never get to see his kids grow up or give them all that they deserved. He did not have an easy life but did help those he could. Thank you Sameer for what you tried to do for me and my family.
May Allah Subhanatallah forgive his sins and grant him jannat. Ameen.
I never knew Sameer as a child or as a teenager but had known him for the last few years. His death has come as shock to all those who knew him and it is trajic that he will never get to see his kids grow up or give them all that they deserved. He did not have an easy life but did help those he could. Thank you Sameer for what you tried to do for me and my family.
May Allah Subhanatallah forgive his sins and grant him jannat. Ameen.
Posted by: Shear Brow, Bbrn on 8:29pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Listen al u haters shut it!.. my brother and his friend passed away on that road and youl only realise when this hapens to someone in your family so keep ur comnts to urself plz... may allah grant him jannat. Ameen
Listen al u haters shut it!.. my brother and his friend passed away on that road and youl only realise when this hapens to someone in your family so keep ur comnts to urself plz... may allah grant him jannat. Ameen
Posted by: Merlin, The Voice of Reason, Ramsbottom on 8:38pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]YAS[/bold] wrote:
SAMMY WAS NOT A BAD DRIVER WHAT I DO KNOW IS ON THAT AREA LORRYS THEND TO PUT THEIR FOOT DOWN MORE WHEN THEY SEE SOMEONE IS OVERTAKING, THERE IS A MILLION AND ONE THINGS THAT COULD HAVE PREVENTED THIS ACCIDENT LIKE THE ROUNDABOUT, A CENTRE BARRIER, A SPEED CAMERA BUT THE QUESTION IS IF
"Chris Holtom, county councillor for the Samlesbury area, QUOTED HERE "From the Trafalgar junction to the Mellor Brook roundabout this is one of the most dangerous roads in Lancashire.
"This death shows the real threat this road can have.
"I don't think people realise how dangerous that road is"
WHAT IS GOING TO BE DONE AND WHEN?? HOW MANY MORE SAMS NEED TO DIE FOR THE COUNCIL AND POLICE TO PULL THEIR FINGER OUT OF THEIR BACKSIDE AND COME UP WITH A SOLUTION?? I FOR ONE AM SICK OF THE SITE OF THE SO CALLED "SAFETY CAMERAS" WHICH ARE UP TO MAKE MONEY ON MAIN ROADS ***NOT*** ACCIDENT BLACKSPOTS!!!
SAM WAS A DECENT MAN WITH HIS WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF HIM, HE WAS KIND AND TOOK ALOT OF PEOPLES PROBLEMS UNDER HIM AND HELPED OUT AS MUCH AS HE COULD. YOU WOULD NEVER SEE HIM ANGRY HE WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND ON ONE OCCASSION HE DIDNT SEE ME FOR 2 DAYS AND ASKED ME IF I WAS OK AS I WOULD EITHER DRIVE PAST HIM OR SEE HIM EVERYDAY!! MAY SAM GET A PLACE IN JANNAT AND MAY SOMETHING BE DONE IN HIS NAME AND SAVE LIVES!![bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] Please do not blame this on the Police, Lancashire CC or any other drivers. Overtaking on country roads is fraught with danger. It would seem he was overtaking on a double white lone around a corner. That would be reckless driving. But we shall wait and see what the accident reports conclude.
Until then I send my heartfelt condolences to the family of the bereaved.
A lesson for all BMW and other German car drivers - your car may be powerful but it does not mean you can drive like a complete idiot.
YAS wrote:
SAMMY WAS NOT A BAD DRIVER WHAT I DO KNOW IS ON THAT AREA LORRYS THEND TO PUT THEIR FOOT DOWN MORE WHEN THEY SEE SOMEONE IS OVERTAKING, THERE IS A MILLION AND ONE THINGS THAT COULD HAVE PREVENTED THIS ACCIDENT LIKE THE ROUNDABOUT, A CENTRE BARRIER, A SPEED CAMERA BUT THE QUESTION IS IF
"Chris Holtom, county councillor for the Samlesbury area, QUOTED HERE "From the Trafalgar junction to the Mellor Brook roundabout this is one of the most dangerous roads in Lancashire.
"This death shows the real threat this road can have.
"I don't think people realise how dangerous that road is"
WHAT IS GOING TO BE DONE AND WHEN?? HOW MANY MORE SAMS NEED TO DIE FOR THE COUNCIL AND POLICE TO PULL THEIR FINGER OUT OF THEIR BACKSIDE AND COME UP WITH A SOLUTION?? I FOR ONE AM SICK OF THE SITE OF THE SO CALLED "SAFETY CAMERAS" WHICH ARE UP TO MAKE MONEY ON MAIN ROADS ***NOT*** ACCIDENT BLACKSPOTS!!!
SAM WAS A DECENT MAN WITH HIS WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF HIM, HE WAS KIND AND TOOK ALOT OF PEOPLES PROBLEMS UNDER HIM AND HELPED OUT AS MUCH AS HE COULD. YOU WOULD NEVER SEE HIM ANGRY HE WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND ON ONE OCCASSION HE DIDNT SEE ME FOR 2 DAYS AND ASKED ME IF I WAS OK AS I WOULD EITHER DRIVE PAST HIM OR SEE HIM EVERYDAY!! MAY SAM GET A PLACE IN JANNAT AND MAY SOMETHING BE DONE IN HIS NAME AND SAVE LIVES!!
Please do not blame this on the Police, Lancashire CC or any other drivers. Overtaking on country roads is fraught with danger. It would seem he was overtaking on a double white lone around a corner. That would be reckless driving. But we shall wait and see what the accident reports conclude.
Until then I send my heartfelt condolences to the family of the bereaved.
A lesson for all BMW and other German car drivers - your car may be powerful but it does not mean you can drive like a complete idiot.
Posted by: Faisal Nobby, London on 8:57pm Fri 28 Mar 08
May Allah (SWT) take Sameer to Heavens and also my other brothers who has past away on the same stretch. People it is not really about arguing and blaming each other its all about making Dua'a, If Allah has decided when someone is going to die there is no one in the world to change that. Just remember Sameer & Ogy & Buria and all the other brothers past away in your Dua'as.
Inshallah we will be seeing you brothers in Heaven. Wassalaam.
I have been reading the comments made by people the whole day all i have seen is racism going on why cant people just pay there respects than blaming each other and stop this racism going on, the whole purpose of this comment boxes are to pay your condolances and figure out how you are going to make this roads safer rathar than slaging each other off. From what i Could see there are so many low life people down north side who haven't got anything better to do but slag someone off who has past away. One thing i have to say that you will never find this in south(for low life people its London).
INA LILLAHI WA INA ELAYHI RAJEOON
May Allah (SWT) take Sameer to Heavens and also my other brothers who has past away on the same stretch. People it is not really about arguing and blaming each other its all about making Dua'a, If Allah has decided when someone is going to die there is no one in the world to change that. Just remember Sameer & Ogy & Buria and all the other brothers past away in your Dua'as.
Inshallah we will be seeing you brothers in Heaven. Wassalaam.
I have been reading the comments made by people the whole day all i have seen is racism going on why cant people just pay there respects than blaming each other and stop this racism going on, the whole purpose of this comment boxes are to pay your condolances and figure out how you are going to make this roads safer rathar than slaging each other off. From what i Could see there are so many low life people down north side who haven't got anything better to do but slag someone off who has past away. One thing i have to say that you will never find this in south(for low life people its London).
INA LILLAHI WA INA ELAYHI RAJEOON
Posted by: Sarah, Lancs on 8:59pm Fri 28 Mar 08
So if everyone knows is such a dangerous road, why don't they either drive more carefully on it, or avoid it?
So if everyone knows is such a dangerous road, why don't they either drive more carefully on it, or avoid it?
Posted by: T4JUA, Blackburn on 9:08pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]sick of overtakers[/bold] wrote:
1 car overtaking? sorry someone died, but what do they expect? people who overtake take risks and one risk is their life........pity they risk other peoples as well!!!!!!!!!! [/quote] your comment is just sick.Only he knew what happened.In future do not leave stupid comments like this...you loser!!!
sick of overtakers wrote:
1 car overtaking? sorry someone died, but what do they expect? people who overtake take risks and one risk is their life........pity they risk other peoples as well!!!!!!!!!!
your comment is just sick.Only he knew what happened.In future do not leave stupid comments like this...you loser!!!
Posted by: omar, bbrn on 9:21pm Fri 28 Mar 08
re:sick of overtakers, T4JUA dont know wot u whingin about its the truth.... and yes it does hurt!!! let the bro rest in peace!
re:sick of overtakers, T4JUA dont know wot u whingin about its the truth.... and yes it does hurt!!! let the bro rest in peace!
Posted by: Ilyas, blackburn on 9:38pm Fri 28 Mar 08
A death is written.
When anyone dies take heed from it, we all sooner or later have to die, make dua for the deceased, and get ourselves more closer to allah before our time is up[/bold] . ALLAH GRANT HIM JANNAH
A death is written.
When anyone dies take heed from it, we all sooner or later have to die, make dua for the deceased, and get ourselves more closer to allah before our time is up . ALLAH GRANT HIM JANNAH
Posted by: T4JUA, b/URN on 9:40pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]omar[/bold] wrote:
re:sick of overtakers, T4JUA dont know wot u whingin about its the truth.... and yes it does hurt!!! let the bro rest in peace![/quote] Omar!!read my comment properly.I am quoting on the other guy.
Sammy was my family friend,and we are still in a shock.may Allah grant him jannat.
omar wrote:
re:sick of overtakers, T4JUA dont know wot u whingin about its the truth.... and yes it does hurt!!! let the bro rest in peace!
Omar!!read my comment properly.I am quoting on the other guy.
Sammy was my family friend,and we are still in a shock.may Allah grant him jannat.
Posted by: bastwell brthrz, blakburn on 9:41pm Fri 28 Mar 08
lisn all u nuggets that say the road is not dangerous or haunted, cuz it is! no1 desrvs to die in a way lyk brothr sameer did bt its about fkn tym sum1 did sumt about ds road cuz no1 knws who myt b nxt.
may allah be plzd with hm and tke care of hs family. khdh[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] fz
lisn all u nuggets that say the road is not dangerous or haunted, cuz it is! no1 desrvs to die in a way lyk brothr sameer did bt its about fkn tym sum1 did sumt about ds road cuz no1 knws who myt b nxt.
may allah be plzd with hm and tke care of hs family. khdh fz
Posted by: voice of reason hayleye, blackpool on 9:58pm Fri 28 Mar 08
My niece was the passenger in that car. She has been seriously injured but is thankfully alive. Please think of the families involved and stop trying to blame people.[bold]bold[/bold]
My niece was the passenger in that car. She has been seriously injured but is thankfully alive. Please think of the families involved and stop trying to blame people.
Posted by: ACE, LONDON on 10:29pm Fri 28 Mar 08
REST IN PEACE BROTHER
ALLAH GIVE U JANNAH
AMEEN
REST IN PEACE BROTHER
ALLAH GIVE U JANNAH
AMEEN
Posted by: sorrow, local on 11:06pm Fri 28 Mar 08
it`s sad that a happy and jolly good fellow like sameer has left us ,our prayers and thoughts are with the wife and kids ,bless them ,those kids will grow up without a father but i`m sure lots of memories has been left behind ,bless their heart and soul ,especially to the wife who will enjoy his life insurance and forget him soon.
it`s sad that a happy and jolly good fellow like sameer has left us ,our prayers and thoughts are with the wife and kids ,bless them ,those kids will grow up without a father but i`m sure lots of memories has been left behind ,bless their heart and soul ,especially to the wife who will enjoy his life insurance and forget him soon.
Posted by: dolphin on 11:08pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Hello burger, barlick. There is not a speed camera on that road the speed camera you are thinking about is just after the Bay Horse going towards Clitheroe and that road is actually a national speed limit road not a 40mph road again the 40mph bit is after the roundabout going to Clitheroe and even then it yo-yo's from being 40 to national speed to 40 and back to national speed. Yes I do know that as I was only down that direction on Tuesday. So mayb you should consider your facts before spouting.
Whose ever fault it was, when I took my driving test double white lines meant you couldn't overtake. Or am I wrong?
Hello burger, barlick. There is not a speed camera on that road the speed camera you are thinking about is just after the Bay Horse going towards Clitheroe and that road is actually a national speed limit road not a 40mph road again the 40mph bit is after the roundabout going to Clitheroe and even then it yo-yo's from being 40 to national speed to 40 and back to national speed. Yes I do know that as I was only down that direction on Tuesday. So mayb you should consider your facts before spouting.
Whose ever fault it was, when I took my driving test double white lines meant you couldn't overtake. Or am I wrong?
Posted by: Nabz, bolton on 11:08pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[bold]SAMEER IS A GOOD GUY FROM WAT I AV ERD OFF MY PARENTS. HE HAS HELPED ALOT OF PEEPZ ND WE CAN DO 4 IM IS PRAY ND HOPE ALLAH SWT 4GIVES ALL HIS SINS AND GRANTS HIM JANNAT.[/bold]
SAMEER IS A GOOD GUY FROM WAT I AV ERD OFF MY PARENTS. HE HAS HELPED ALOT OF PEEPZ ND WE CAN DO 4 IM IS PRAY ND HOPE ALLAH SWT 4GIVES ALL HIS SINS AND GRANTS HIM JANNAT. Posted by: az, blackburn on 11:09pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Insp.Morse[/bold] wrote:
wot absolute claptrap ! whilst i have every sympathy for loss of life ,there is no such thing as a killer road ! only 1 thing is to blame & that is BAD DRIVING.[/quote] i wonder if ur opinion wud have been the same if it was someone very close ........ i doubt it very much so plz do have a little sympathy to wat his grievin family r going thru at this moment in tym. may allah grant him janat ameen!
Insp.Morse wrote:
wot absolute claptrap ! whilst i have every sympathy for loss of life ,there is no such thing as a killer road ! only 1 thing is to blame & that is BAD DRIVING.
i wonder if ur opinion wud have been the same if it was someone very close ........ i doubt it very much so plz do have a little sympathy to wat his grievin family r going thru at this moment in tym. may allah grant him janat ameen!
Posted by: frogmundus, the pond on 11:14pm Fri 28 Mar 08
i lived near this area for many years .Merlin the Voice of Reason is right .its bad driving and especially reckless and needless ovetaking ...that causes accidents....not haunted roads.
i lived near this area for many years .Merlin the Voice of Reason is right .its bad driving and especially reckless and needless ovetaking ...that causes accidents....not haunted roads.
Posted by: A on 11:22pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]neil[/bold] wrote:
This driver has not only killed himself but seriously injured his passenger,the other drivers involved and witnesess have had their lives deeply affected! no one has really mentioned them.No doubt the waggon driver who i would imagine did everthing he could to avoid the crash will be seriuosly affected by this and no doubt his family too. The people in the other vehicle too!!I drive many miles a day and see selfish drivers taking unbelieveable risks all the time and why? because they have no consideration for other road users and a lack of respect for the rules of the road. There are no unsafe roads!! just unsafe drivers who cant or wont obey the law. its a shame in some ways this driver isnt around to see the carnage he has caused in other peoples lifes due to his actions[/quote] I arrived at the scene shortly after the accident. Believe me the shock and devastation on the faces of the other people involved will stay with me always! A few minuites earlier and it could have been me and my mother the BMW crashed into not a big lorry that could take the collision without another death!The passenger is VERY lucky to be alive!! Maybe her God was watching over her!Hope she is making a good recovery!! Best wishes to all who were involved, hope you can all recover from the trauma.My prayers are with you all X The emergency services were superb!!
neil wrote:
This driver has not only killed himself but seriously injured his passenger,the other drivers involved and witnesess have had their lives deeply affected! no one has really mentioned them.No doubt the waggon driver who i would imagine did everthing he could to avoid the crash will be seriuosly affected by this and no doubt his family too. The people in the other vehicle too!!I drive many miles a day and see selfish drivers taking unbelieveable risks all the time and why? because they have no consideration for other road users and a lack of respect for the rules of the road. There are no unsafe roads!! just unsafe drivers who cant or wont obey the law. its a shame in some ways this driver isnt around to see the carnage he has caused in other peoples lifes due to his actions
I arrived at the scene shortly after the accident. Believe me the shock and devastation on the faces of the other people involved will stay with me always! A few minuites earlier and it could have been me and my mother the BMW crashed into not a big lorry that could take the collision without another death!The passenger is VERY lucky to be alive!! Maybe her God was watching over her!Hope she is making a good recovery!! Best wishes to all who were involved, hope you can all recover from the trauma.My prayers are with you all X The emergency services were superb!!
Posted by: I wonder,,,, Here. on 11:36pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Does anyone know what Sameer did for a living?
I guess he had a nice BMW car, and able to bring up four children aswell as help out a number of his friends who have posted above.
The news articles usually post peoples' occupation after they have passed away, so does anyone know what Sammy did for a living?
Does anyone know what Sameer did for a living?
I guess he had a nice BMW car, and able to bring up four children aswell as help out a number of his friends who have posted above.
The news articles usually post peoples' occupation after they have passed away, so does anyone know what Sammy did for a living?
Posted by: A D, Blackburn on 11:43pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Too many people drive stupidly on this road. Earlier this week I had to break very hard to narrowly avoid a collision with an oncoming car. I came around a bend and the car was overtaking in a very unsafe place.
Lorry's don't kill people. People kill people.
Too many people drive stupidly on this road. Earlier this week I had to break very hard to narrowly avoid a collision with an oncoming car. I came around a bend and the car was overtaking in a very unsafe place.
Lorry's don't kill people. People kill people.
Posted by: minal, lovely on 11:44pm Fri 28 Mar 08
i am devestatd i canot believe uncle sammy has gne xxx inshallah allah talla wil give him a place in Junnat r.i.p uncle xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx[bold]bold[/bold]
i am devestatd i canot believe uncle sammy has gne xxx inshallah allah talla wil give him a place in Junnat r.i.p uncle xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Mohammed, Preston on 11:48pm Fri 28 Mar 08
It seems that Sameer was driving on the wrong side of the road overtaking. I have seen many many drivers overtaking at high speeds in their high performance cars on that stretch of road. The road is dangerous and it maybe haunted but surely all drivers should exercise great caution whlst driving on that road and should never overtake at high speeds.
Recklessness kills. Sameers BMW drove into the wrong side of the road directly into the lorry according to the accident and police people. I find it extremely appalling that theres many people actually questioning the driving and safety of the lorry driver. The lorry driver is not to blame.
May Allah give sameer jannat-ul Firdaus and bless his kabr with noor..ameen
It seems that Sameer was driving on the wrong side of the road overtaking. I have seen many many drivers overtaking at high speeds in their high performance cars on that stretch of road. The road is dangerous and it maybe haunted but surely all drivers should exercise great caution whlst driving on that road and should never overtake at high speeds.
Recklessness kills. Sameers BMW drove into the wrong side of the road directly into the lorry according to the accident and police people. I find it extremely appalling that theres many people actually questioning the driving and safety of the lorry driver. The lorry driver is not to blame.
May Allah give sameer jannat-ul Firdaus and bless his kabr with noor..ameen
Posted by: you tell us, local on 11:49pm Fri 28 Mar 08
you tell us what he did for a living ,we only know he was a good person.mr. i wonder
you tell us what he did for a living ,we only know he was a good person.mr. i wonder
Posted by: inquisitive, local on 11:58pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]I wonder,,,[/bold] wrote:
Does anyone know what Sameer did for a living? I guess he had a nice BMW car, and able to bring up four children aswell as help out a number of his friends who have posted above. The news articles usually post peoples' occupation after they have passed away, so does anyone know what Sammy did for a living?[/quote] you mr. i wonder i`m sure you know what sameer`s occupation is tell us ?
I wonder,,, wrote:
Does anyone know what Sameer did for a living? I guess he had a nice BMW car, and able to bring up four children aswell as help out a number of his friends who have posted above. The news articles usually post peoples' occupation after they have passed away, so does anyone know what Sammy did for a living?
you mr. i wonder i`m sure you know what sameer`s occupation is tell us ?
Posted by: FM, BBurn on 12:04am Sat 29 Mar 08
L&G's,
Please pay respect to the deceased and the family especially those young kids of his and stop blaming and slagging each other off and thank the emergency services for doing a fantastic job - have an hours silence in remeberence of Sam.
L&G's,
Please pay respect to the deceased and the family especially those young kids of his and stop blaming and slagging each other off and thank the emergency services for doing a fantastic job - have an hours silence in remeberence of Sam.
Posted by: Saima, Blackburn on 12:05am Sat 29 Mar 08
Innah Lillahi Waiinah Ilaihi Rajioon.
Its pointless blaming the supernatural or others for this tragic accident when the person really to blame was the driver who tried overtaking at very high speed on a notoriously dangerous road ending up crashing his car into a lorry on the wrong side of the road.
This very tragic accident should be a lesson to all reckless drivers.
Innah Lillahi Waiinah Ilaihi Rajioon.
Its pointless blaming the supernatural or others for this tragic accident when the person really to blame was the driver who tried overtaking at very high speed on a notoriously dangerous road ending up crashing his car into a lorry on the wrong side of the road.
This very tragic accident should be a lesson to all reckless drivers.
Posted by: I still wonder, Here. on 12:08am Sat 29 Mar 08
No, I don't know his occupation - I was just wondering, that's all.
Often a a story says something like: "Joe bloggs, who was a teacher/doctor/shopk
eeper ..." etc. I assume from the fact that Mr Vohra was obviously a very decent young man, with a large family and a nice car, that he had a job that would be worth mentioning as part of his tribute.
All of you people knew him, someone should mention what he did? If I were to pass away so tragically, I would like people to hear a little bit about me, what I did for a living and what part I played in the community, that's all.
No, I don't know his occupation - I was just wondering, that's all.
Often a a story says something like: "Joe bloggs, who was a teacher/doctor/shopk
eeper ..." etc. I assume from the fact that Mr Vohra was obviously a very decent young man, with a large family and a nice car, that he had a job that would be worth mentioning as part of his tribute.
All of you people knew him, someone should mention what he did? If I were to pass away so tragically, I would like people to hear a little bit about me, what I did for a living and what part I played in the community, that's all.
Posted by: truthbetold, blackburn on 12:17am Sat 29 Mar 08
driving standards around blackburn are utterly appalling.
I pray that some good will come of this needless waste of life . . .
driving standards around blackburn are utterly appalling.
I pray that some good will come of this needless waste of life . . .
Posted by: London road, bburn on 12:20am Sat 29 Mar 08
Ok people, no one will no what happened accept for Sammy.Sammy was on the wrong side of the road but there might have been a reason for that.The reason only he and Allah S W T knows.So why are people jumping to CONCLUSIONS.Only thing we know is he was great lad and will be missed.Only thing we can do is make dua for Sammy,overself and the whole man kind. May allah forgive all our sins and grant us Junnat.Ameen. RIP SAMMY V
Ok people, no one will no what happened accept for Sammy.Sammy was on the wrong side of the road but there might have been a reason for that.The reason only he and Allah S W T knows.So why are people jumping to CONCLUSIONS.Only thing we know is he was great lad and will be missed.Only thing we can do is make dua for Sammy,overself and the whole man kind. May allah forgive all our sins and grant us Junnat.Ameen. RIP SAMMY V
Posted by: Rob, blackburn on 12:23am Sat 29 Mar 08
tragic accident and RIP Sameer. I work at bae systems and i travel down that road most days, it is not a 40 mph limit, the whole section by bae is national speed limit. This bend is quite a long bend and can easily be taken at even 55 mph in my little corsa and if this guy has gone onto the wrong side of the road in a BMW then what speed must he have been doing? It is not a particularly bad road, it is just given that impression by the many idiots who drive wrecklessly and take unnesesary risks. That is clearly what has happened here, the only person to blame in this terrible accident is Sameer im afraid to say.
tragic accident and RIP Sameer. I work at bae systems and i travel down that road most days, it is not a 40 mph limit, the whole section by bae is national speed limit. This bend is quite a long bend and can easily be taken at even 55 mph in my little corsa and if this guy has gone onto the wrong side of the road in a BMW then what speed must he have been doing? It is not a particularly bad road, it is just given that impression by the many idiots who drive wrecklessly and take unnesesary risks. That is clearly what has happened here, the only person to blame in this terrible accident is Sameer im afraid to say.
Posted by: MO.H. Lil Harwood, LH BLACKBURN on 12:25am Sat 29 Mar 08
[quote][bold]I wonder,,,[/bold] wrote:
Does anyone know what Sameer did for a living?
I guess he had a nice BMW car, and able to bring up four children aswell as help out a number of his friends who have posted above.
The news articles usually post peoples\' occupation after they have passed away, so does anyone know what Sammy did for a living?[/quote] WHAT does it matter what he did as a living??? He was a hard worker who raised 4 beautifull kids (mashalah) RIP SAM. WE WILL MISS YOU LOADS ESPECIALLY THAT BIG SMILE. ALLAH GIVE YOU JANAT[bold][bold]bold[/bold] [/bold]
I wonder,,, wrote:
Does anyone know what Sameer did for a living?
I guess he had a nice BMW car, and able to bring up four children aswell as help out a number of his friends who have posted above.
The news articles usually post peoples\' occupation after they have passed away, so does anyone know what Sammy did for a living?
WHAT does it matter what he did as a living??? He was a hard worker who raised 4 beautifull kids (mashalah) RIP SAM. WE WILL MISS YOU LOADS ESPECIALLY THAT BIG SMILE. ALLAH GIVE YOU JANAT
Posted by: truthbetold, blackburn on 12:30am Sat 29 Mar 08
is also notable that not one of the people that knew the deceased has bothered to relay their sympathy to the other people involved in this incident . .. .
their must be at least 2 other families going through hell about this accident, not to mention the emergency services involved
is also notable that not one of the people that knew the deceased has bothered to relay their sympathy to the other people involved in this incident . .. .
their must be at least 2 other families going through hell about this accident, not to mention the emergency services involved
Posted by: B on 12:41am Sat 29 Mar 08
[quote][bold]truthbetold[/bold] wrote:
is also notable that not one of the people that knew the deceased has bothered to relay their sympathy to the other people involved in this incident . .. . their must be at least 2 other families going through hell about this accident, not to mention the emergency services involved [/quote] Totally agree!!!
truthbetold wrote:
is also notable that not one of the people that knew the deceased has bothered to relay their sympathy to the other people involved in this incident . .. . their must be at least 2 other families going through hell about this accident, not to mention the emergency services involved
Totally agree!!!
Posted by: PEGGY on 12:53am Sat 29 Mar 08
**** WAT E DUN EVERYONE HAS A BAD BIT IN DER LIFE... DATS LIFE, SAMMY WAS A SUPERNATURAL SMILLER THATS WHY U PEOPLE CANT LET HIM R.I.P. DRAGGIN UP UNNESASARY BULSHT.. MAY ALLAH GIVE HIS FAMILY N FRENDS SABAR. YOU'LL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED!!!!!
**** WAT E DUN EVERYONE HAS A BAD BIT IN DER LIFE... DATS LIFE, SAMMY WAS A SUPERNATURAL SMILLER THATS WHY U PEOPLE CANT LET HIM R.I.P. DRAGGIN UP UNNESASARY BULSHT.. MAY ALLAH GIVE HIS FAMILY N FRENDS SABAR. YOU'LL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED!!!!!
Posted by: muddy, blackburn on 1:21am Sat 29 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Insp.Morse[/bold] wrote:
wot absolute claptrap ! whilst i have every sympathy for loss of life ,there is no such thing as a killer road ! only 1 thing is to blame & that is BAD DRIVING.[/quote] yeh inspector morse hope u die aswell on DUTY WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT TRUS ME!!!!!!
Insp.Morse wrote:
wot absolute claptrap ! whilst i have every sympathy for loss of life ,there is no such thing as a killer road ! only 1 thing is to blame & that is BAD DRIVING.
yeh inspector morse hope u die aswell on DUTY WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT TRUS ME!!!!!!
Posted by: mel, Preston on 1:24am Sat 29 Mar 08
Having taken the time to read through all the comments posted.i would just like to offer my prayers and thoughts to the HGV driver and the lady in the people carrier they must be so traumatised by the severity of this accident and may never get behind a wheel again.Can we show some consideration to these ppl please.these same ppl will have to relive the accident when giving statements and again at the inquest.
The BMW driver was on the wrong side of the road if not for speeding he may of just had time to get back onto the right side of the road and this carnage would never of happened.
Remember this Speed kills,si kill ya speed
Having taken the time to read through all the comments posted.i would just like to offer my prayers and thoughts to the HGV driver and the lady in the people carrier they must be so traumatised by the severity of this accident and may never get behind a wheel again.Can we show some consideration to these ppl please.these same ppl will have to relive the accident when giving statements and again at the inquest.
The BMW driver was on the wrong side of the road if not for speeding he may of just had time to get back onto the right side of the road and this carnage would never of happened.
Remember this Speed kills,si kill ya speed
Posted by: BIG K, L.H B,BURN on 1:36am Sat 29 Mar 08
R.I.P sammy hope u rest in peace and all the people out there forget about wat he did for a living because he is gone now and hope our muslim bro gets jannat INSHALLAH
R.I.P sammy hope u rest in peace and all the people out there forget about wat he did for a living because he is gone now and hope our muslim bro gets jannat INSHALLAH
Posted by: r.i.p sammy, blackburn on 1:49am Sat 29 Mar 08
wil evry1 jus let the bro r.i.p evry1 fks up 1 way o anova so lets cut the crap n make dua 4 sammy n hs family
May allah 4giv al our sins
Ameen
wil evry1 jus let the bro r.i.p evry1 fks up 1 way o anova so lets cut the crap n make dua 4 sammy n hs family
May allah 4giv al our sins
Ameen
Posted by: Someone, p on 8:23am Sat 29 Mar 08
All you who are saying bmw was on the wrong side from the picture on the let page have missed an important detail it is not
on the wrong side as the kerb is on the left also if you look the peaugot van it has crashed into the back of the bmw road which suggests 2 things in my view either it was overtaking at the same time behind the bmw or was in someway obstructing the bmw to get back in lane hence crashing in the back of the bmw.I think there more to this accident that just a simple overtaking head on crash.
All you who are saying bmw was on the wrong side from the picture on the let page have missed an important detail it is not
on the wrong side as the kerb is on the left also if you look the peaugot van it has crashed into the back of the bmw road which suggests 2 things in my view either it was overtaking at the same time behind the bmw or was in someway obstructing the bmw to get back in lane hence crashing in the back of the bmw.I think there more to this accident that just a simple overtaking head on crash.
Posted by: Martin, rishton on 9:30am Sat 29 Mar 08
accidents dont just happen, crashing a car into an oncoming lorry while overtaking on double white lines isn't an accident.. an accident is walking down a street then being hit by a piano falling from a third floor window. Crashing a car into a highly trained lorry driver, its either bad luck or bad judgement on the drivers part. That said condolences to the family and the lorry driver who has no doubt been left in a state of shock follwing this terrible incident. Let it be a lesson to anyone who decides to overtake at an inappririate time. I was driving along there yesterday on the way to preston, for most of my trip I was stuck behind an elderly driver who for no apparent reason decided to ocillate their speed between 40 & 50mph. I felt I had to overtake them to protect my own safety and thiose behind me who would have no doubt felt the need to overtake two cars rather than one. Conclusion: driving is very dangerous, take care.
accidents dont just happen, crashing a car into an oncoming lorry while overtaking on double white lines isn't an accident.. an accident is walking down a street then being hit by a piano falling from a third floor window. Crashing a car into a highly trained lorry driver, its either bad luck or bad judgement on the drivers part. That said condolences to the family and the lorry driver who has no doubt been left in a state of shock follwing this terrible incident. Let it be a lesson to anyone who decides to overtake at an inappririate time. I was driving along there yesterday on the way to preston, for most of my trip I was stuck behind an elderly driver who for no apparent reason decided to ocillate their speed between 40 & 50mph. I felt I had to overtake them to protect my own safety and thiose behind me who would have no doubt felt the need to overtake two cars rather than one. Conclusion: driving is very dangerous, take care.
Posted by: In the Community, Blackburn on 9:44am Sat 29 Mar 08
I would recommend that irrespective of what has happened, let the deceased RIP & his family grieve in peace, let the seriiously injured and those shocked by this horrific incident reflect on what has been, what it could've been.
I would recommend that irrespective of what has happened, let the deceased RIP & his family grieve in peace, let the seriiously injured and those shocked by this horrific incident reflect on what has been, what it could've been.
Posted by: Gaz, Mellor on 10:08am Sat 29 Mar 08
RIP a extremely terrible situation on the A59 again.I have seen so many accidents and agree something has to be done on a number of stretches of this road.But it is and always will be down to driver error.If you are prepared to overtake on this road at any point is crazy never mind when it clearly has two solid white lines on a blind bend.No blame at all lies with the HGV he has to live with it.
RIP a extremely terrible situation on the A59 again.I have seen so many accidents and agree something has to be done on a number of stretches of this road.But it is and always will be down to driver error.If you are prepared to overtake on this road at any point is crazy never mind when it clearly has two solid white lines on a blind bend.No blame at all lies with the HGV he has to live with it.
Posted by: Z. london Rd, BBurn on 10:10am Sat 29 Mar 08
why is it that people find it so hard to be respectful even at such a sad time like this. Sammy lost his life driving a high performance car whilst overtaking. arguing about weather it could have been avoided or not is so pointless as it's not gona bring him back. he is gone bad driving or not he is no longer with us. why can't people pay appropriate respects to the appropriate families and leave it at that. there is always always a handful who feel the need to spoil things for the rest of us.
hope allah gives us all hidayat throgh sammy's death give his family sabar and bless his grave with noor.
why is it that people find it so hard to be respectful even at such a sad time like this. Sammy lost his life driving a high performance car whilst overtaking. arguing about weather it could have been avoided or not is so pointless as it's not gona bring him back. he is gone bad driving or not he is no longer with us. why can't people pay appropriate respects to the appropriate families and leave it at that. there is always always a handful who feel the need to spoil things for the rest of us.
hope allah gives us all hidayat throgh sammy's death give his family sabar and bless his grave with noor.
Posted by: Dua may Yaad, BLACKBURN on 11:57am Sat 29 Mar 08
Salaams
Unfortunately i am at work today and cannot make the janazah.
please make dua allah gives sammy jannat and has mercy on the rest of the ummat.
also may allah give the family of the deceased sabar and takaat
ameen
Salaams
Unfortunately i am at work today and cannot make the janazah.
please make dua allah gives sammy jannat and has mercy on the rest of the ummat.
also may allah give the family of the deceased sabar and takaat
ameen
Posted by: friend, bburn on 11:58am Sat 29 Mar 08
[bold][bold]
I wonder,,, wrote:
Does anyone know what Sameer did for a living?
I guess he had a nice BMW car, and able to bring up four children aswell as help out a number of his friends who have posted above.
The news articles usually post peoples' occupation after they have passed away, so does anyone know what Sammy did for a living?
i wonder you do not need to know what sammer did as a occupation all you need to know is he helped alot of people out during his life time by the way he owns timed vehicles a car hiring place where he gives all the latest cars out for hire.does that answer your question
he was a great man that helped anybody in need no matter what he had a heart of gold that is why everyone is truly shocked no one can believe such a good man has left this world.
R.I.P Sammy you were a great man and you will always be remembered forever by me and my family.
allah save you from the punishment of the grave everybody pray for him whatever you can durood sharif i think we all owe it him
laillaha illalahoo muhammadur rasoolallah
rest in peace[/bold]
may allah open the doors of jannat for you and protect you from the punishment of the grave[/bold]
I wonder,,, wrote:
Does anyone know what Sameer did for a living?
I guess he had a nice BMW car, and able to bring up four children aswell as help out a number of his friends who have posted above.
The news articles usually post peoples' occupation after they have passed away, so does anyone know what Sammy did for a living?
i wonder you do not need to know what sammer did as a occupation all you need to know is he helped alot of people out during his life time by the way he owns timed vehicles a car hiring place where he gives all the latest cars out for hire.does that answer your question
he was a great man that helped anybody in need no matter what he had a heart of gold that is why everyone is truly shocked no one can believe such a good man has left this world.
R.I.P Sammy you were a great man and you will always be remembered forever by me and my family.
allah save you from the punishment of the grave everybody pray for him whatever you can durood sharif i think we all owe it him
laillaha illalahoo muhammadur rasoolallah
rest in peace
may allah open the doors of jannat for you and protect you from the punishment of the grave Posted by: fraz, audley on 1:03pm Sat 29 Mar 08
[quote][bold]shak[/bold] wrote:
HI ALL..can we all stop arguing over the cause of the accident(it will not bring sammy back)make DUAA and PRAY for him..SAMMY R.I.P YOU IN VERY [bold]SAFE[/bold] HANDS NOW..AMEEN[/quote] i definately agree with you bro, lets all just pray and stop bickering with each other we can all work together and grant sammeer some sawaab
shak wrote:
HI ALL..can we all stop arguing over the cause of the accident(it will not bring sammy back)make DUAA and PRAY for him..SAMMY R.I.P YOU IN VERY SAFE HANDS NOW..AMEEN
i definately agree with you bro, lets all just pray and stop bickering with each other we can all work together and grant sammeer some sawaab
Posted by: brother, audley on 1:06pm Sat 29 Mar 08
[quote][bold]bastwell brthrz[/bold] wrote:
lisn all u nuggets that say the road is not dangerous or haunted, cuz it is! no1 desrvs to die in a way lyk brothr sameer did bt its about fkn tym sum1 did sumt about ds road cuz no1 knws who myt b nxt. may allah be plzd with hm and tke care of hs family. khdh[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] fz[/quote] my unlce died on same road in 1990 its a very dangerous road why dont teh council do somethinga bout this road instead od making new bloody roads at whitebirk
bastwell brthrz wrote:
lisn all u nuggets that say the road is not dangerous or haunted, cuz it is! no1 desrvs to die in a way lyk brothr sameer did bt its about fkn tym sum1 did sumt about ds road cuz no1 knws who myt b nxt. may allah be plzd with hm and tke care of hs family. khdh fz
my unlce died on same road in 1990 its a very dangerous road why dont teh council do somethinga bout this road instead od making new bloody roads at whitebirk
Posted by: R.I.P SAMMY V, WORK on 1:19pm Sat 29 Mar 08
salams
did anyone go to the janazah?
am angry that i am at work and missed the buriel.
may allah giv sammy jannat and 4give his sins and save him from the punishment of the grave
ameen
salams
did anyone go to the janazah?
am angry that i am at work and missed the buriel.
may allah giv sammy jannat and 4give his sins and save him from the punishment of the grave
ameen
Posted by: local, bburn on 1:30pm Sat 29 Mar 08
[quote][bold]R.I.P SAMMY V[/bold] wrote:
salams did anyone go to the janazah? am angry that i am at work and missed the buriel. may allah giv sammy jannat and 4give his sins and save him from the punishment of the grave ameen[/quote] beautiful janazah loads of people took me 45 minutes to get back to markaz for zohr may allah grant him jannat.[bold]bold[/bold]
R.I.P SAMMY V wrote:
salams did anyone go to the janazah? am angry that i am at work and missed the buriel. may allah giv sammy jannat and 4give his sins and save him from the punishment of the grave ameen
beautiful janazah loads of people took me 45 minutes to get back to markaz for zohr may allah grant him jannat.
Posted by: local, bburn on 1:40pm Sat 29 Mar 08
[quote][bold]voice of reason hayleye[/bold] wrote:
My niece was the passenger in that car. She has been seriously injured but is thankfully alive. Please think of the families involved and stop trying to blame people.[bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] sorry to hear you are a family member of the passenger.prayers were also made for your niece.our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.please pass on the communities regards to your niece.[bold]bold[/bold] sorry.
voice of reason hayleye wrote:
My niece was the passenger in that car. She has been seriously injured but is thankfully alive. Please think of the families involved and stop trying to blame people.
sorry to hear you are a family member of the passenger.prayers were also made for your niece.our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.please pass on the communities regards to your niece. sorry.
Posted by: Azhar, blackburn on 2:03pm Sat 29 Mar 08
Salaam, if any1 has any bad comments pls keep em to urselves, i mean who are we a jugde any1 on this earth?. I believe Allah S.W takes his loved ones 1st and brother Sameer is amongst one of them. Please pray for his soul and my Allah S.W grant him a place in Jannat. Ameen
Salaam, if any1 has any bad comments pls keep em to urselves, i mean who are we a jugde any1 on this earth?. I believe Allah S.W takes his loved ones 1st and brother Sameer is amongst one of them. Please pray for his soul and my Allah S.W grant him a place in Jannat. Ameen
Posted by: concerned sister, blackburn on 2:16pm Sat 29 Mar 08
From Allah we come, to Allah we return.
May Allah (SWT) grant him Janat and give sabr to family & friends. Remeber him in your duas.
From Allah we come, to Allah we return.
May Allah (SWT) grant him Janat and give sabr to family & friends. Remeber him in your duas.
Posted by: asif khan, blackburn on 2:25pm Sat 29 Mar 08
may the deceased rest in peace.A speedy recovery to all those affected.
Lets not point fingers,wait for the outcome of the investigation.
may the deceased rest in peace.A speedy recovery to all those affected.
Lets not point fingers,wait for the outcome of the investigation.
Posted by: haych, blackburn on 2:31pm Sat 29 Mar 08
[bold]RIP Sammy - you have gone but ur smile lives on. i hope all the people involved in this tragic event recover. [/bold]
RIP Sammy - you have gone but ur smile lives on. i hope all the people involved in this tragic event recover. Posted by: Muslim Broz, Blackburn on 2:43pm Sat 29 Mar 08
Salaams
May Sameer rest in peace, No matter what any one can comment about sameer he was a great person with a good heart and always kept on smiling.
May Allah (swt) forgive all his sins and grant him jannat.
Salaams
May Sameer rest in peace, No matter what any one can comment about sameer he was a great person with a good heart and always kept on smiling.
May Allah (swt) forgive all his sins and grant him jannat.
Posted by: Muslim2, Bburn on 3:28pm Sat 29 Mar 08
Our hearts have hardened so much a guy has just died and people are posting horrible comments [quote]about his occupation, his wife forgetting him, enjoying the cash, it was his fault etc etc[/quote] If you have nothing decent to say remain silent. the brother is now 6ft under this earth and he needs are prayers and duas stop slandering him. Remember we all have to go one day, allah is the all forgiving and merciful, I did not know him and i have never seen him but going off the comments he sounds like a great brother whos heart was in the right place. May allah swt give his family sabar and may he breathe the fragrance of jannat in a peacefful and happy state ameen.
Our hearts have hardened so much a guy has just died and people are posting horrible comments
about his occupation, his wife forgetting him, enjoying the cash, it was his fault etc etc
If you have nothing decent to say remain silent. the brother is now 6ft under this earth and he needs are prayers and duas stop slandering him. Remember we all have to go one day, allah is the all forgiving and merciful, I did not know him and i have never seen him but going off the comments he sounds like a great brother whos heart was in the right place. May allah swt give his family sabar and may he breathe the fragrance of jannat in a peacefful and happy state ameen.
Posted by: aishu, blackburn on 3:30pm Sat 29 Mar 08
salaams all. I AM VERY UPSET ABOUT WHAT HAS HAPPENED. MAY ALLAH GIVE HIM JANNAT.
BUT MY MESSAGE TO THE
