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Postie Killed on Driving Duty

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Postie Killed on Driving Duty

Post by Dorset Plodder »

During the WTLL this week we were told of a Postie who had a horrendous accident whilst on a Driving Duty. An unsecured "Pole-Type" gate had swung across the track he was driving up and went through his windscreen killing him.

Very sobering, especially considering at the same WTLL session we had to sign for our "Little Red Sticks" that you have to use to avoid having your fingers nipped.

I hope RM don't make the situation any more difficult for the family than it already is. I'm sure we all sympathize.
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Re: Postie Killed on Driving Duty

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Shocking.
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Re: Postie Killed on Driving Duty

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That is very sad and at 48 he was still a young man. I hope his family are looked after by Royal Mail.
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Re: Postie Killed on Driving Duty

Post by Indy »

Dorset Plodder wrote:I'm sure we all sympathize.
Goes without saying really.....

My sympathy to the family.
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Re: Postie Killed on Driving Duty

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Who is responsible for securing the gate ?
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Re: Postie Killed on Driving Duty

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I knew the guy, a very sad, tragic accident.
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arty_morty wrote:That is very sad and at 48 he was still a young man. I hope his family are looked after by Royal Mail.

so do i but i doubt it.they'll probably try to screw his family over the death in service money.
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What a terrible accident. RIP.
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Re: Postie Killed on Driving Duty

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Condolences to the Graham's family and friends, i just hope he never suffered much
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