Wednesday,
13 November 2024
Pedestrian fear on crossings

A LOCAL resident who commutes mainly by wheelchair because he has lost all his toes due to diabetes, is appealing to the public to slow down and be aware of pedestrians navigating crossings with Wangaratta's CBD.

Ian Virgo said he has been hit twice in the wheelchair by drivers and has had several other close calls crossing roads in Wangaratta at pedestrian crossings.

The 63 year old said "impatien...

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