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to think wtf is going on here

31 replies

emms1981 · 14/06/2014 09:12

A work van and a craine have just turned up in the street, the driver of the van did a half turn in the road, took a chain off my dads drive way, crashed into a wall, a pavement and cracked the drive doing so and is now parked in front of the drive way. I'm wondering what they going to do next

to think wtf is going on here
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BobTheFly · 14/06/2014 09:13

Have you been out to ask?

lettertoherms · 14/06/2014 09:15

I'm hoping replace the driveway!

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 14/06/2014 09:16

Is the driver sober?! Is there a number on the van you can ring to complain.

SquinkiesRule · 14/06/2014 09:16

Go out and ask what the heck they think they are doing.

cozietoesie · 14/06/2014 09:19

I'd be wondering whether the driver is sober also. Unless he's currently on the phone to his Head Office saying 'Help' and you're contacted shortly, I'd be out taking numbers/plates and probably phoning the police.

MostlyMama · 14/06/2014 09:23

Definitely go and ask. What on earth?

Original poster
emms1981 · 14/06/2014 09:24

I've taken number plates but no they have just parked up and carrying on as normal, my dad is 70 and not in good health so he doesn't need any stress :( owners of the house being done up asked yesterday if there was any distruption being caused and until today no.

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cozietoesie · 14/06/2014 09:25

.....took a chain off my dads drive way, crashed into a wall, a pavement and cracked the drive doing so.....

Call the police.

Helpys · 14/06/2014 09:27

Go and take the driver a Brew and check he's ok.
Whether he's drunk or just a bad driver he's 100% liable and a little kindness will do no harm.

AnotherSpinningFuckingRainbow · 14/06/2014 09:28

Yes, do call the police. It needs to be reported, if they don't report the incident then they can be prosecuted for failure to report an accident (hit and run). They'll need to claim for the damage on their insurance. Police records will help you with the evidence that you need to ensure the right person pays for repairs (i.e. not your Dad).

HSMMaCM · 14/06/2014 09:31

And take more pictures as we have had people deny they were even there when we've provided a number plate.

BobTheFly · 14/06/2014 09:31

Have you seriously not been out to talk to them? Why the fuck not?

Pancakeflipper · 14/06/2014 09:33

You need this reported. Not sure if it's a house wall or a garden wall but there could be structural damage. Take photo's of the chain, drive wall as you will need this for insurance.

strawberryangel · 14/06/2014 09:35

Why on earth are you on mumsnet instead of out there trying to sort this out?

Hurr1cane · 14/06/2014 09:37

Yup go out, take photos then call local police and report it

KenAdams · 14/06/2014 09:37

Go out and talk to them!

Pobblewhohasnotoes · 14/06/2014 09:38

Have you not been out there or are you just talking about it on here??

PourquoiTuGachesTaVie · 14/06/2014 09:38

Someone damaged your property and you're just sitting there?

Morethanalittlebitconfused · 14/06/2014 09:42

Get onto 101 and report it. That's criminal damage and possibly drink driving or driving without due care and attention

Bet he's still drunk from last night and if he is needs breathalising asap

cozietoesie · 14/06/2014 09:45

The OP hasn't been on the thread for close on 20 minutes so I would hope she's doing something now. I wouldn't be letting a crane loose near my house when 'the boys' might have been having a night out and are still the worse for wear. (The van was bad enough.)

NormaStanleyFletcher · 14/06/2014 10:00

Agree with others. Report it on the non emergency number.

Original poster
emms1981 · 14/06/2014 13:53

They didn't drive off they're working in a house over the road, they took the chain off that my dad has across drive way they tried to so a 3 point turn of sorts but banged wall and have made a hole in drive way because its not meant for the wait of a builders wagon. They have promised they will fix wall and drive way. They have been about a few times but this is the first time I've seen them as I'm visiting. I was just shocked at the cheek of it and his driving skills.

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minibmw2010 · 14/06/2014 14:04

They've promised to fix it - have they left contact details ?? Did you take pictures ??

Chippednailvarnish · 14/06/2014 14:11

You need to get their insurance details and report it as a claim asap.

bloodyteenagers · 14/06/2014 14:16

Have you called the police yet?
They really don't give a shit. If they did they would be frantically trying to deal with all the damage they have caused.
What you going to do when they drive off soon? Because being in the Uk, Saturday, now 2:15 they wont be there for much longer because they shouldn't be there now