Chaos on Brighton’s Icy Hills: Drivers Urged to Steer Clear of Untreated Roads
Cars Slide Out of Control on Dangerous Slopes
Brighton residents are pleading with drivers to avoid cutting through the city’s steep, ungritted roads. Several vehicles have lost control and smashed into parked cars, sparking safety fears.
Pubgoers Rush to Rescue Stranded Motorists
At the Station Hotel, regulars put their pints down and rushed outside to help push stuck vehicles on Hamstead Road and Woodside Avenue. Their quick-thinking efforts prevented further accidents amid slippery conditions.
Locals Take Matters Into Their Own Hands
“The steepness and sharp bends don’t seem to deter some people,” a local told us. “I even grabbed my spade and did some gritting myself.”
With gritters yet to reach these tricky hills, residents are stepping up to keep Brighton moving—and safe.
