'Near miss' removal saves Chigwell drivers only hours before more severe wind



Residents of Chigwell have been placing themselves at risk when driving along Gravel Road whilst driving past a tree with a dangling black tarpaulin.

For over a month drivers have been complaining about the dangerous material, which seemed to be hanging by a thin thread from an equally lean branch.

With weather warnings pointing towards more severe winds local resident Wilson Chowdhry reported the safety threat to Epping Forest District Council on Wednesday 23rd October 2019.

An officer confirmed the tarpaulin would be removed and on Friday 25th October the dangerous item was removed from a tree near the Lambourne Road junction.

Wilson Chowdhry, said:

"I am surprised the tarpualin was allowed to remain in the tree for so long considering the serious safety concern it posed.

 "The material was large enough in length to engulf a small car and would have removed vision for drivers of any vehicle it dropped on.

 "The council seemed surprised when I informed them of the dangerous item but this would have been a risk many were exposed to.

 "I hope others in the community will begin to report 'near misses' like this to our statutory authorities - together we can make our community safer."

It is still not known how the tarpaulin got into the tree but its removal has been well received by local people.

If you want to contact Epping District Council for assistance with safety or other matters you can reach them by calling:

01992 564000

Alternatively email us on: info@eastilfordbettermentpartnership.org



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