Industry urged to act on trailer dangers

It follows an inquest into the death of 47-year-old Jon-Paul Prigent in Old Whittington

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Industry urged to act on trailer dangers

A coroner has highlighted the dangers of trailer couplings not being checked regularly and urged various bodies to address the issue. It follows an inquest into the death of 47-year-old Jon-Paul Prigent...

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