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Need To Know > U.K News > Dopey motorist tries to drive off after crashing into traffic light despite two wheels being OFF ground
A stubborn swan caused traffic chaos near Brentford's stadium by waddling along the A4, forcing drivers to slow down and creating an impromptu roadblock.
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Dopey motorist tries to drive off after crashing into traffic light despite two wheels being OFF ground

Andy Crick
Last updated: October 8, 2024 8:45 am
Andy Crick Published October 8, 2024
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The moment a motorist tries to drive off after crashing into a traffic light. (Jam Press Vid/@UB1UB2)
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A dopey motorist tried to drive off after crashing despite two wheels being off the ground.

The marooned man smashed the silver hatchback into a traffic light.

The force of the collision meant the two drivers’ side tyres were lifted off the road.

READ MORE: Stubborn bird causes traffic chaos after waddling along road near Brentford’s stadium

The front one rested upon the base of the lights in the middle of the road.

The other was left hanging in the air.

But despite the difficult position he was in he still tried to drive away.

The wheels were seen going round-and-round as he tried to manoeuvre off.

It happened on Edgware Road, near Marble Arch, Central London on Saturday (5 Oct) evening.

A stubborn swan caused traffic chaos near Brentford's stadium by waddling along the A4, forcing drivers to slow down and creating an impromptu roadblock.
Edgware Road, near Marble Arch. (Picture: Jam Press)

Onlookers went to try and help the man after he got out.

He appeared unhurt, as reported on Need To Know.

One Londoner said: “Can’t park there mate.”

Social media comment on the post of A stubborn swan caused traffic chaos near Brentford's stadium by waddling along the A4, forcing drivers to slow down and creating an impromptu roadblock.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Another added: “What a clown.”

A third joked: “Parking vultures are going to swoop in and give him a ticket for parking violation.”

Lilly said: “Wow.”

Tommy joked: ““Hey, it’s your Uber driver.

Social media comment on the post of A stubborn swan caused traffic chaos near Brentford's stadium by waddling along the A4, forcing drivers to slow down and creating an impromptu roadblock.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

“Am outside”

A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at approximately 9:45pm on Saturday, 5 October to reports of a car in collision with a traffic island in Edgware Road, W2.

“There were no reports of any injuries.

“No arrests, enquiries into the circumstances continue.”

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