To those passing through, Bracmote appears to be a quaint location, lined with picturesque cottages, spacious homes, and a vibrant community. But the idyllic village is also home to a stretch of Nottinghamshire road that locals have described as "dangerous" and where they say accidents seem to happen "every week".
Town Street, accessed by Bramcote Island, leads into the village and takes commuters through to Chilwell and Beeston. Those living on the street says the narrow road, lined with cottages, schools and pubs, has become a popular "rat run" with commuters looking to cut out the A52, when driving from Stapleford to Beeston.
Once drivers pass the White Lion pub heading away from the A road, they navigate a tight, blind left-hand corner, surrounded by rock, where Town Street turns to Chilwell Lane. Known colloquially as Devil's Bend. The stretch is well-known by those in the immediate and surrounding areas and has a local reputation for being a tricky turn to make, with some even choosing to avoid the route altogether.
