Locals in Oldham, Greater Manchester, continue to express concern about the safety of Vulcan Street, where Sharon McLean’s son was struck by a vehicle 26 years ago. Residents believe the road is prone to accidents, with reports of people sustaining serious injuries, including broken bones and being thrown significant distances.
Despite ongoing pleas for traffic calming measures such as speed bumps, traffic lights, and reduced speed limits, many residents feel that insufficient actions have been taken to enhance road safety. Sharon McLean, who has lived with these worries for over two decades, emphasized the urgency for improvements on the road to prevent future tragedies.
Other residents, like Jordie Foote and Julie Smith, echo these concerns, emphasizing the need for immediate action to address the dangers posed by speeding vehicles on Vulcan Street. Parents, such as Jorden Rosevere, feel anxious about their children’s safety, leading to precautionary measures like using toddler safety harnesses during outings.
Local politician, Labour councillor Josh Charters, has raised the issue with the council, urging the implementation of traffic calming measures on Vulcan Street to mitigate the risks of accidents and ensure pedestrian safety. The council, in response, has acknowledged the community’s worries and is collaborating with the police and local representatives to assess the situation and propose appropriate safety measures.
As calls for action intensify, the focus remains on enhancing road safety on Vulcan Street to prevent further accidents and safeguard the well-being of residents and pedestrians, especially with new housing developments in the area.
