Ocado Van ‘Torn in Half’ After Bridge Collision in City Center
Grocery company Ocado recently released a statement following a dramatic incident where one of its vans was severely damaged after hitting a low bridge in Derby city center. The collision occurred on Tuesday, September 3, at around 9:45 am, leaving the refrigerated van nearly split in two. Photos of the aftermath showed the back half of the van hanging off, with groceries inside exposed. This isn’t the first time this specific bridge has seen such an accident. In 2017, a box van also collided with the bridge, resulting in its roof being ripped off, leaving only the chassis behind. Following this prior incident, height warning chains were reinstalled in 2018 due to safety concerns.
Ocado provided an update on the driver involved in the recent collision, confirming that no injuries were sustained by the driver or other road users. Safety remains a top priority for the company. Ocado is an online grocery retailer that delivers food, beverages, and household items to customers in the UK. Established in Hertfordshire in 2000, the company was acquired by Marks & Spencer in 2019.
- The collision occurred at around 9:45 am on Tuesday, September 3, in Derby city center.
- Photos revealed the back half of the refrigerated van hanging off, exposing groceries inside.
- In a similar incident in 2017, a box van hit the same bridge, losing its roof.
- Height warning chains were reinstalled in 2018 following safety concerns.
- Ocado confirmed that no injuries were sustained by the driver or other road users.
- Ocado is an online grocery retailer delivering to UK customers, established in 2000 and acquired by Marks & Spencer in 2019.