Coroner Calls for Road Safety Reform | Nottingham News

An 87-year-old woman’s tragic death after tripping on a road defect has sparked urgent calls for safer streets. Beryl Barrett, a vibrant community member, fell on Church Street in Warsop last December when her walking frame snagged — leading to a hip fracture and ultimately her death six days later from bronchopneumonia. Though the inquest ruled it accidental, the coroner is alarmed by how road defects are assessed under current guidelines, which require a certain depth to trigger repairs. Despite recent inspections showing no issues, review footage revealed a defect that should have been flagged. With road repair demands overwhelming local crews, the coroner is now issuing a report to overhaul safety protocols — urging action to protect vulnerable citizens and prevent future tragedies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/885b0aa5420aec14