Concrete blocks dropped from Shrewsbury bridge
Police in Shrewsbury are conducting an investigation after concrete blocks were dropped from a bridge over a busy road.
Two motorists reported the incident which happened shortly after 2am yesterday.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said today: "Fortunately, no-one was hurt but this could have resulted in a serious injury collision.
"We have launched an investigation and are appealing for any information which will help us identify the offenders.
"This is obviously an extremely dangerous practice. There has recently been a similar incident elsewhere in the country where a woman was seriously injured and police are treating that as attempted murder."
The incident happened on Robertson Way which is spanned by a bridge on Monkmoor Road.
The spokesperson added: "Officers responded to a report of bricks or concrete blocks being thrown from a bridge on Monkmoor Road onto Robertson Way.
"An area search was conducted and a number of what is believed to be breeze blocks which may have been taken from a nearby building site, were found smashed on the road.
"Those responsible are likely to face a custodial sentence and we are anxious to receive any information which will help us trace the offenders. Information can also be given to the anonymous Crimestoppers number, 0800 555 111, for which a reward may be paid."
The incident comes days after a similar incident in which a car was hit on the A12 near Galleywood in Essex.
Mother-of-two Lisa Horne, today spoke of how the huge chunk of concrete thrown from a bridge almost killed her. Ms Horne said she was ‘lucky to be alive’ after the incident and said she would never drive in the dark again.
Just 40 minutes later on the same stretch of road a Nissan car was also hit by a falling block. A 57-year-old woman is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after suffering head and chest injuries.
