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Witnesses say the driver escaped unharmed after the horror incident todayBy Iwan Stone[1] and Mark Duell[2] and Natasha Anderson[3] Published: 18:31, 27 December 2023 | Updated: 18:51, 27 December 2023
This is the horri…
Weather warnings are in place for wind and rain as Storm Gerrit sweeps across the country. Travellers have been warned of delays and potentially hazardous conditions on their way home from the Christmas[1] holidays, with the storm forecast to bring win…
A DISABLED driver has hit out after they were forced to ditch their electric motor for a petrol car.
Shae Morgon, 33, opted to use an electric car[1] because it would be better for the environment[2].
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Shae Morgon said they were left with no choice but to go back to a petrol motorCredit: BBC News
But the Edinburgh[3] local has been left no choice but to go back to a fuel-burning vehicle because of their medical[4] need for a new motor, and the massive cost of a wheelchair-friendly EV.
Shae’s mobility is impacted by connective tissue disorder, but as the condition worsened they needed a larger wheelchair.
But the new mobility aid is too big for their current vehicle, meaning they need a larger wheelchair-accessible car.
Shae sought out a Citroen[5] Berlingo from Motability UK, a firm which lets people use disability[6] benefits[7] to lease a vehicle.
And Shae says the extra £6k has robbed them of their choice for an eco-friendly car.
They told BBC News[8]: “I’ve had no option but to revert to petrol.
“We can’t be green in our travel choices and have a vehicle that suits our needs.
“It’s a massive frustration not being able to practice what I preach.”
They said Scotland’s EV infrastructure is inaccessible for disabled drivers[9], with many charging stations out of reach of people in wheelchairs.
Shae added: “Most of the chargers are up a kerb, making them inaccessible for a wheelchair. I can’t reach them to push any buttons or scan our card to start or stop the charging.”
Concerns about how accessible charging points are have been raised by campaigners.
Graham Footer, chief executive of Disabled Motoring UK told the broadcaster: “This situation contradicts government promises of inclusive green energy[10] transitions.
“Despite willingness to adopt EVs for environmental reasons, many feel left behind by an industry[11] that hasn’t prioritised inclusive design.”
Yellow weather warnings are in place throughout Wednesday for much of northern, western and southern Scotland.
All train services between Edinburgh and Helensburgh Central have been cancelled as a result of a tree falling and blocking the railway at Du…
Spray and high winds of up to 70mph are likely on Wednesday as Storm Gerrit crosses the UK, and motorists have been advised to avoid travelling if they can. (PA)Thousands were left without power and major transport routes were closed on Wednesday morni…
SCOTS face weather chaos when returning to work after the Christmas break – with rain, wind and snow to come THIS WEEK.
Wild weather[1] alerts for rain, wind and even snow are in place for the north and south of the country on Wednesday, meaning commuting could be impacted.
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Roads could be flooded on the return to work on Wednesday
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Snow will affect some routes for a time on WednesdayCredit: Getty
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Strong winds will hit parts of the country
Multiple Met Office[2] warnings have been issued for many parts of the country, including a ‘danger to life’ alert for flooding and fast-slowing water.
The first yellow warning states that a band of heavy rain will move north eastwards across northern England and southern Scotland during Wednesday.
Across the warning area, an inch of rain is expected to accumulate quite widely.
Over higher ground of the Southern Uplands, two inches is likely during this period with as much as three and a half inches in a few locations.
A separate warning for rain and snow has been issued from 6am until midnight, affecting Central Tayside and Fife, Grampian, Highlands and Islands and western parts of Strathclyde.
Here, spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
The Met Office say there is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.
There is a small chance of travel delays on roads with some stranded vehicles and passengers, along with delayed or cancelled rail and air travel.
Some rural communities could become cut off and there is a small chance that power cuts will occur and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected.
Last night, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency had one flood alert in place and one – more serious – flood warning.
Many festive travellers had their plans disrupted just before Christmas due to turbulent weather conditions.
Winds gusting above 50mph cancelled a slew of sailings on Christmas Eve between the islands and Scottish mainland.
They included Tarbert Loch Fyne to Lochranza, Oban to Castlebay on Barra and Mallaig to Armadale on Skye.
Many other services were been placed on warning for delay and cancellation.
At Glasgow Airport, an evening flight with KLM to Amsterdam was cancelled on Christmas Eve.
A Scottish man is fighting for his life in hospital after an incident in public car park in Fife[1].
Police[2] have now launched an attempted murder investigation. The incident happened at around 7pm on December 21.
Two men, both aged 41, were targeted…
Police Scotland[1] are appealing to the public after a 75-year-old woman had to be rushed to an Edinburgh hospital[2] due to being struck by a car that mounted the pavement.
The incident occurred on the A698[3] in Denholm, Scottish Borders, at around 3…
British Transport Police have been at the scene of an incident at a city railway station today. Scores of police cars were parked on Pershore Road South outside Kings Norton Train station[1] – which suspended services.
Forensic officers and firefighter…
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Train disruption is likely…