Barrier arms creating traffic havoc on Hewletts Rd, near Maunganui Rd
Rail crossing barrier arms on Hewletts Road are broken and causing concerns from police. Barrier arms on Hewletts Rd, near Maunganui Rd, have been down for about an hour this morning and police are concerned for people's safety. The spokesman said KiwiRail had been advised but it was not known how long the barrier arms would be down for.
Image: Bay of Plenty Times
Story: Bay of Plenty Times
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This is what greeted workers at Brookfield Sallies yesterday morning. All of it looks like it should have gone straight to the tip, which is what the Sallies will now have to pay to do. Surely whoever does this has no conscience. The Sallies do an amazing job of helping people in times of need and they don't need to be spending any money they receive on doing your dirty work, especially at this time of year.
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