Cambridgeshire Council Pleads Guilty in Busway Deaths
Cambridgeshire Council Pleads Guilty in Busway Deaths
Cambridgeshire Council Pleads Guilty in Busway Deaths
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Cambridgeshire County Council has announced it will plead guilty to health and safety offences related to the deaths of three individuals on the guided busway, acknowledging it 'fell far short' of safety standards. The deaths occurred between 2015 and 2021, involving Jennifer Taylor, Stephen Moir, and Kathleen Pitts, who were all struck by buses. Chief Executive Dr. Stephen Moir expressed deep condolences to the victims' families, emphasizing the council's duty to uphold high safety standards. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) initiated legal proceedings against the council in May 2023, leading to the upcoming formal court appearance. The council committed to learning from past failures and ensuring ongoing safety improvements on the busway. This tragic situation has raised significant concerns about pedestrian and cyclist safety on the infrastructure.

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