Concrete block thrown from Telford bridge smashes into car
A driver using the A442 in Telford was left shaken and suffered bruising to his ribs last night after a concrete block was dropped from a bridge above the busy road and hit his vehicle.
The incident happened just before 10pm on the A442 at the Wombridge Interchange.
The driver, 23-year-old Callum Jackson, was travelling southbound on the inside lane. As he travelled under the Stafford Road bridge a large section of concrete breeze block was thrown from overhead.
The block hit the car, smashing through the nearside of the front windscreen, brushing against the driver and landing on the rear seat of the vehicle. Mr Jackson was able to maintain control of his vehicle and pull over quickly and safely.
Speaking on BBC Radio Shropshire Callum said: “The noise of the concrete block going though the windscreen sounded like a firework going off.”
“The concrete block bounced onto the passenger seat before landing in the back foot well.”
Police are investigating the matter and have appealed to anyone with information to come forward.
Chief Inspector Keith Gee said: "Police are investigating the matter and are appealing for any information which will help us to identify the offenders. We are particularly keen to trace a lorry driver who was driving along the same stretch of road at the time and may have seen something that could help us with our enquiries.
"As part of our investigation we are looking at CCTV from the surrounding area to identify any possible suspects. We would appeal to members of the public with their own CCTV to come forward so we can maximise our chances of identifying those responsible.
"Throwing anything, especially concrete blocks, at passing vehicles is an extremely dangerous practice and could result in a serious road traffic collision and of course death.
"The driver on this occasion was extremely lucky he was not injured more severely and that he was able to keep control of his vehicle. It was also extremely lucky that there were no passengers in the car.
"If you have any information at all then please contact Police by calling 101. Information can also be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."
