A trucker who blocked Colchester’s city centre for hours after becoming stuck should not have even been behind the wheel, it has been revealed

COLCHESTER — Live News It has been revealed that a trucker who was delayed for...

Grace Turner

Published: 7:44 pm April 19, 2023

Updated: 10:23 am October 8, 2025

COLCHESTER — Live News

It has been revealed that a trucker who was delayed for hours in Colchester’s city centre should not have been driving at all.

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Cornel Lihu, 56, a banned driver, drove into many Grade II listed buildings while driving through the historic Dutch Quarter.

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