No injuries as van crashes into wall - long Regional Rd traffic jam

Peter Korsten

Aug 11th 2009, 08:48

Anyway, what needs to happen to that road is that an overpass be built over the Kappara roundabout. From what I understand, this was what was advised, but of course it was too expensive, after which the foreign experts could be conveniently blamed.

And knowing this country, such an overpass would likely be single-lane in each direction, leading to even more congestion.

arthur vella

Aug 10th 2009, 22:20

Do they do V.R.T test these vans???????

Galea. L

Aug 10th 2009, 21:40

Ronnie Gauci
How about the drivers starting to take the ADT personnel personally responsible for roads to court for not providing good and safe roads? Have you never driven with the sun in front of you and the road shining like a mirror blinding you? ADT or rather those running it are and should be held personally responsible.

r cutajar

Aug 10th 2009, 21:01

while in no way I can suggest that this particular incident is solely directed at the condition of the road as is in condition this stretch begining from the exit of the tunnel right down and around the roundabout is dangerouse
However I am mystefied how on earth the Association of Insurances allows the ADT to get off the hook with murder for allowing such sorry state of roads I am not kidding after all these are all Liabilities which increases unnecessary risks and eventually accidents and consequently higher premiums apart from avoidable possible incidents which are causes of untold hardships and sufferings
Road behavior , road use education and vehicles'control familiarisation is paramount if this nation really wants to stay ahead as the EU,s safest for road use

Ludwig Flask

Aug 10th 2009, 18:54

VRT no go for GVN seems!

jeremy Gambin

Aug 10th 2009, 17:55

Its about time barriers are put up on that part of the road & its about time we have road supervision by traffic police patrolling up and down from Paceville to Marsa - 16 hours a day - as even much smaller accidents cause big traffic jams- waiting for the police or wardens to come.

Isobel Mcgonigle

Aug 10th 2009, 17:24

Once again the road is to blame,never the drivers fault, If that is the case,then every vehicle ,that uses that stretch of road,should end up crossing the central reservation,ending up on the opposite carriageway ? In every Country,there are notorious stretches of road,accident black spots,sensible drivers ,learn to treat these stretches of road with respect,and drive to the conditions

James Green

Aug 10th 2009, 17:13

The authorities MUST refrain from waxing and polishing that and other roads. It causes the surface to lack grip and can lead to potential loss of vehicle control AKA skidding combined with a possible temporary sojurn at Mater Dei or a more permanent one at Addolorata. Quo Vadis safety?

I M Dingli

Aug 10th 2009, 16:49

As if the Government will raise a finger and resurface that particular road. One of the many which need to be completely resurfaced!! Yes sure.

Paul Barrett

Aug 10th 2009, 16:40

What a blessing that no one was hurt - it could have been so much worse with multiple vehicles being hit head on by this van.

Peter Korsten

Aug 10th 2009, 16:37

Hmm, no accusation against ADT yet? That's rather unusual on this site.

But blaming anybody on this particular incident without any knowledge of what happened (although, when has that ever stopped anyone?) seems a bit premature.

What I do know is that of all dangerous traffic situations in Malta - and there are quite a few - this must be in the upper regions: steep decline, sharp bend to the right, and so intensively used that the tarmac is likely to be smooth (which is a bad thing for tarmac to be).

Lucky, though, that there were no injuries.

C Borg

Aug 10th 2009, 16:36

@R Gauci
Don't you think that it is wise to find the root cause of the accident before jumping to conclusion and worst still start passing judgements?

This area is notorious for such accidents, the slope and the bend render the road even more dangerous, am amazed how the authorities have never actually done anything to alleviate this situation.

This stretch of road is just a major accident waiting to happen.

R. C Conti

Aug 10th 2009, 16:31

@Mr. Gauci

It's a true fact that particular drivers do not care less about other vehicles driving by in the vicinity but it's unfair blaming all van drivers as I'm pretty sure that not all drive in a careless way. That part of Regional Road is notorious for accidents since it's surface is very slippery. So the authorities must carry part of the blame for making sure that notorous roads are kept up to standard and safe.

a huber

Aug 10th 2009, 16:30

@ ronnie gauci

I totally agree with you.

However please bear in mind the excellent road surface where this accident occured! Its like driving on a mirror.

Not to mention its right next to a petrol station where there often are small spills of diesel

J.Borg

Aug 10th 2009, 16:28

Am not like you Mr.Gauci.....
hope the driver and anyone else concerned isn't hurt.

I am more concerned as to when theis van was last serviced and if it was taken to a VRT check.

or is it that only private cars have to undergo a VRT test!!!!!!

Ronnie Gauci

Aug 10th 2009, 16:04

The transport Authority should start taking these drivers PERSONALLY to Court and make them pay for damages and inconveniences caused to others if a case of careless driving should arise. It's not fair for people to spend hours jammed in traffic in this heat because of someone else's carelessness. Most of traffic accidents concerning vans are all caused by drivers driving company vans especially delivery people, perhaps with their own vehicles they drive more carefully and this should make authorities think of ways to control them, make them liable personally instead of the company they work for.