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               Fatal road traffic collision on the Coastal Road, Ainsdale 
              Report by Merseyside
              Police 
                
              MERSEYSIDE
              Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision, which occurred on the Coastal Road, Ainsdale at 8:40pm l on Tuesday 7 June 2005. 
               
              The driver of a red Ford Escort was in collision with a tree in a ditch and suffered extensive injuries, which proved fatal at the scene. There were no other vehicles involved. 
               
              The deceased is a 30 year old local man. 
               
              Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact traffic police on 0151 777 5730 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 
              Warning
              to drivers 
              IT 
              IT has not been made clear what caused the accidents on the Coastal Road, but a warning has been issued to motorist travelling around Merseyside that they should drive very carefully when resurfacing work has, or is being carried out. An advanced driver said that:-An advanced driver said that:- "It is imperative that road users obey the warning signs and keep speeds down on newly surfaced roads.  In recent weeks, all over Merseyside, road works have sprung up in many places and the chance of your car being involved in an accident is increased if you do not take precautions.   Remember, keep your speed down and also take notice that your stopping distances and your vehicles grip to the road surface can be significantly decreased when loose chippings are on the road." 
              Tragic Death of Charity Worker 
              IT is with great
              sadness that we announce the death of Mr. B Healey who tirelessly
              worked for St John Ambulance, on Merseyside.  He died on Friday
              night and will be sorely missed by all the people he has
              helped.  We give our deepest sympathies to his family. 
              
            
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