Tractor Driver Arrested After Driving Through Deep Floods At Speed In Tenbury

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A tractor driver has been arrested after being filmed driving through deep floodwater in Tenbury on Sunday, sending large waves crashing into businesses along Teme Street. The incident sparked outrage on social media. The 57-year-old driver was detained on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving but has since been released on bail.

In the video, the tractor appears to strike something, causing it to jolt, to the surprise of onlookers. Reports suggest the waves created by the tractor damaged windows and compromised flood defences.

Credit Jay Da Costa

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:

“I’d like to thank everyone who brought this incident to our attention, and to the local community for their co-operation and support yesterday while we carried our initial enquiries. I understand the upset and anger that the incident caused, and I hope that the arrest we made yesterday evening offers reassurance that we are actively investigating it. Officers will continue to be out and about in Tenbury in the coming days to assist the local community and our partner agencies with recovery efforts following the flooding.”

[M. Preece]

Why?? 

[twowheelsgood]

The 'something' that he struck was the collapsed flood wall which was visible as the waters subsided. The driver is a total idiot. I hope the poor shopkeepers bring a joint civil action against him - the evidence is incontrovertible.