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Worcester, Worcestershire · Birmingham Magistrates' Court
A student police officer was struck by a passing vehicle while managing traffic at a collision scene on a single carriageway with no street lighting and a 60 mph speed limit. The incident happened on Christmas Eve.
Injuries: Life-threatening and life-changing injuries.
Sections 2(1) and 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
“Police officers should not be exposed to unnecessary risks while keeping the public safe.”
Roadside working, including by emergency services, needs proper traffic management and protection for personnel on live carriageways.
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