M3 Mayhem: Fire Crews Furious as Drivers Ignore Closed Lane
Firefighters from Yateley have blasted reckless drivers for using a sealed-off lane on the M3, calling their behaviour “unbelievable” and saying it made reaching a major crash scene a nightmare.
Seven-Car Pile-Up Brings Chaos
At 5:58pm on Sunday, Yateley fire crews rushed to a seven-vehicle collision on the M3, joined by Surrey firefighters. But progress was slowed to a crawl by drivers brazenly ignoring the Red Cross" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">red cross lane closures.
While en-route to the incident the number of cars still travelling in the closed lane was unbelievable and made progress difficult,” said Yateley Fire. “Luckily the first crew confirmed no persons were trapped.”
Breaking the Law Could Cost You Dearly
It’s illegal to drive in lanes marked with red crosses. Offenders risk a £100 fine and three penalty points. Some face harsher punishments or court appearances.
“Please think and obey the signs,” warns Yateley Fire. “They’re there for a reason. Ignoring them not only breaks the law but delays emergency teams from saving lives. Every minute counts in a crisis!”
