ALMOST 4000 CALLS TO SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE AS BOXING DAY SNOW STRANDED MOTORISTS South Yorkshire Police were inundated with almost 4,000 calls on Boxing Day as heavy snow stranded hundreds of motorists. Call handlers for the force took 3,841 calls on December 26, the majority of which were snow-related. In comparison, staff working on Christmas Day took 1,920 calls. Officers worked through the night to get motorists moving, while police today thanked members of the public and other emergency services who also helped out. Head of roads policing Chief Inspector Glen Suttenwood, said: “When the heavy snow started falling and the calls started coming in it was very much all hands to the pump. “Most of the incidents coming in were quite minor but it was just the sheer volume. “Officers across the force showed dedication and commitment during that time, staying on duty to help people in need. “Our main role was just to get people moving and we did that with help from partner agencies and members of the public – together we have strength in unity. Read More: m.thestar.co.uk/news/local/almost-4-000-calls-to-south-yorkshire-police-as-boxing-day-snow-stranded-motorists-1-7026624
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 19:09:18 +0000
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