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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Richard Wheeler

Labour claims thousands of stranded drivers left undetected on smart motorways

PA Wire

An estimated 4,000 vehicle breakdowns a year on smart motorways are missed by “faulty technology”, Labour has claimed.

Shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh said the “shocking” statistics show motorists have been “left at risk”, as she urged the Government to reinstate the hard shoulder on such roads.

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