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Old 25th June 2008, 02:19 PM   #9 (permalink)
Paul Scott
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Default Horrific accident on the Ashton Canal


"Dave Mayall" <david.mayall@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message
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>
> Even in the earliest reports, we hear than BW and the HSE are
> investigating.
>
> What is there for the HSE to investigate?
> 1) The girl sat in a dangerous position.
> 2) Other people (maybe her mates, maybe not) interfered with the
> bridge, and swung it onto her legs.
>
> The only investigation that is needed is by the police into the
> conduct of those present at the bridge leading up to the incident.
>
> Yes, unfashionable as it may be, some of her "deeply traumatised"
> mates should be charged.


But quoting from the initial BBC report:

A police spokesman added: "We are investigating the incident which we are
treating as a tragic accident."

Seems a bit of a premature announcement to me...

Paul


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