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Witness appeal over fatal smash on A59
3:36pm Friday 28th March 2008
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WITNESSES have been asked to help police discover what caused a fatal head-on smash on the A59.
Sameer Vohra, 34, of Blackburn, died when his silver BMW car collided with a Daf HGV on the A59, Samlesbury, just before 1.30pm yesterday.
The female passenger of the BMW was airlifted to Royal Preston Hospital with serious but non life threatening injuries.
A Peugeot people carrier ran in to the back of the car and three people were treated for minor injuries.
In the wake of the tragedy, BAE Systems revealed there were plans to install a mini roundabout at the junction of the A59 and Myerscough Smithy Road - very close to where Mr Vohra died.
The roundabout, which may have prevented the accident, was agreed when BAE granted planning approval for its aerospace park last year.
Sergeant David Tonge, who is leading the investigation, said: "I would like to appeal to anybody who may have seen the collision, or any of the vehicles in the moments before, to contact police.
Any amount of information may help us to find out exactly what happened."
Malcolm Adams, of BAE Systems, said it was a dreadful accident and numerous workers had heard the bang made by the impact of the vehicles.
He said: "A mini-roundabout and cycle lane will be installed along that stretch of road.
"The new entrance we are building further up the road will offer safer entry and exit which is a major issue for us."
Chris Holtom, county councillor for the Samlesbury area, said the accident was confirmation of his worst fears regarding the stretch of road.
He added: "From the Trafalgar junction to the Mellor Brook roundabout this is one of the most dangerous roads in Lancashire.
"This death shows the real threat this road can have.
"There are major safety concerns on this stretch and I am working very closely with BAE to make sure any alterations are done properly.
"I don't think people realise how dangerous that road is.
"I use it regularly and often I seem to be the only one driving at a sensible speed."
A worker at the Boddington Arms pub, near to the scene, said she had struggled to get in to work following the smash.
She said: "I came down Cuerdale Lane and it was all blocked off.
"And when I got to Mellor Brook I had to tell them I worked down here, for them to let me through.
Anyone with information is asked to ring Lancashire Police on 08451 253545.
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muhammad khan, blackburn says...
4:13pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Wagon driver, BB says...
4:21pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Dr Izhar Sonvadi, blackburn says...
4:22pm Fri 28 Mar 08
ina lillahi wa ina elahi rajeoon
watcher, samlesbury says...
4:28pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Sue, B/Burn says...
4:56pm Fri 28 Mar 08
sal, BLACKBURN says...
5:05pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Sue wrote:lorry drivers often do long shifts and falla sleep at the wheel! there have been countless deaths on that stretch going back as far as the last 20 years i can remember
Yas - you can't blame the lorry driver as the guy above says they are
restricted.. Possible moment of madness on the drivers part i would
guess. I'm sure something will be done now though.
sid, bburn says...
5:05pm Fri 28 Mar 08
jnr, bburn-mellor says...
5:11pm Fri 28 Mar 08
r.i.p
YAS, BLACKBURN says...
5:16pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Insp.Morse, oxford says...
5:59pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Sue, b/Burn says...
6:03pm Fri 28 Mar 08
bob, says...
6:13pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Muslim Sister, blackburn says...
6:19pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Blance of probability, says...
6:24pm Fri 28 Mar 08
JAM, BLACKBURN says...
6:29pm Fri 28 Mar 08
RIP SAM
INA LILLAHI WA INA ELAYHI RAJEOON
kash, blackburn says...
6:34pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Balance of probability, says...
6:36pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Would the same level of debate/argument/supp
ort be forthcoming if the girl had been killed and the BMW driver just been injured?
One wonders if there is a lesson to be learned here, moreso if it will be.
May Allah recommend reading the highway code and driving in a safe and sensible manner.
Faisal Nobby, London says...
6:37pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Inshallah we will be seeing you brothers in Heaven. Wassalaam.
INA LILLAHI WA INA ELAYHI RAJEOON
omar, bbrn says...
6:45pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Brother, Blackburn says...
7:14pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Faisal Nobby, London says...
7:19pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Salaam
Honesty, Close enough....... says...
7:23pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I completely agree with Omar that it is a safe road, for safe drivers.
Dave, Clitheroe says...
7:24pm Fri 28 Mar 08
That said, no-one deserves to die.
burger, barlick says...
7:50pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Jay, Blackburn says...
7:54pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Lets just pray for him..RIP
aunty, london says...
7:59pm Fri 28 Mar 08
shak, blackburn says...
8:01pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Issa,, London says...
8:28pm Fri 28 Mar 08
May Allah Subhanatallah forgive his sins and grant him jannat. Ameen.
Shear Brow, Bbrn says...
8:29pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Merlin, The Voice of Reason, Ramsbottom says...
8:38pm Fri 28 Mar 08
YAS wrote:Please do not blame this on the Police, Lancashire CC or any other drivers. Overtaking on country roads is fraught with danger. It would seem he was overtaking on a double white lone around a corner. That would be reckless driving. But we shall wait and see what the accident reports conclude.
SAMMY WAS NOT A BAD DRIVER WHAT I DO KNOW IS ON THAT AREA LORRYS THEND TO PUT THEIR FOOT DOWN MORE WHEN THEY SEE SOMEONE IS OVERTAKING, THERE IS A MILLION AND ONE THINGS THAT COULD HAVE PREVENTED THIS ACCIDENT LIKE THE ROUNDABOUT, A CENTRE BARRIER, A SPEED CAMERA BUT THE QUESTION IS IF
"Chris Holtom, county councillor for the Samlesbury area, QUOTED HERE "From the Trafalgar junction to the Mellor Brook roundabout this is one of the most dangerous roads in Lancashire.
"This death shows the real threat this road can have.
"I don't think people realise how dangerous that road is"
WHAT IS GOING TO BE DONE AND WHEN?? HOW MANY MORE SAMS NEED TO DIE FOR THE COUNCIL AND POLICE TO PULL THEIR FINGER OUT OF THEIR BACKSIDE AND COME UP WITH A SOLUTION?? I FOR ONE AM SICK OF THE SITE OF THE SO CALLED "SAFETY CAMERAS" WHICH ARE UP TO MAKE MONEY ON MAIN ROADS ***NOT*** ACCIDENT BLACKSPOTS!!!
SAM WAS A DECENT MAN WITH HIS WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF HIM, HE WAS KIND AND TOOK ALOT OF PEOPLES PROBLEMS UNDER HIM AND HELPED OUT AS MUCH AS HE COULD. YOU WOULD NEVER SEE HIM ANGRY HE WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND ON ONE OCCASSION HE DIDNT SEE ME FOR 2 DAYS AND ASKED ME IF I WAS OK AS I WOULD EITHER DRIVE PAST HIM OR SEE HIM EVERYDAY!! MAY SAM GET A PLACE IN JANNAT AND MAY SOMETHING BE DONE IN HIS NAME AND SAVE LIVES!!
Until then I send my heartfelt condolences to the family of the bereaved.
A lesson for all BMW and other German car drivers - your car may be powerful but it does not mean you can drive like a complete idiot.
Faisal Nobby, London says...
8:57pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Inshallah we will be seeing you brothers in Heaven. Wassalaam.
I have been reading the comments made by people the whole day all i have seen is racism going on why cant people just pay there respects than blaming each other and stop this racism going on, the whole purpose of this comment boxes are to pay your condolances and figure out how you are going to make this roads safer rathar than slaging each other off. From what i Could see there are so many low life people down north side who haven't got anything better to do but slag someone off who has past away. One thing i have to say that you will never find this in south(for low life people its London).
INA LILLAHI WA INA ELAYHI RAJEOON
Sarah, Lancs says...
8:59pm Fri 28 Mar 08
T4JUA, Blackburn says...
9:08pm Fri 28 Mar 08
sick of overtakers wrote:your comment is just sick.Only he knew what happened.In future do not leave stupid comments like this...you loser!!!
1 car overtaking? sorry someone died, but what do they expect? people who overtake take risks and one risk is their life........pity they risk other peoples as well!!!!!!!!!!
omar, bbrn says...
9:21pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Ilyas, blackburn says...
9:38pm Fri 28 Mar 08
When anyone dies take heed from it, we all sooner or later have to die, make dua for the deceased, and get ourselves more closer to allah before our time is up . ALLAH GRANT HIM JANNAH
T4JUA, b/URN says...
9:40pm Fri 28 Mar 08
omar wrote:Omar!!read my comment properly.I am quoting on the other guy.
re:sick of overtakers, T4JUA dont know wot u whingin about its the truth.... and yes it does hurt!!! let the bro rest in peace!
Sammy was my family friend,and we are still in a shock.may Allah grant him jannat.
bastwell brthrz, blakburn says...
9:41pm Fri 28 Mar 08
may allah be plzd with hm and tke care of hs family. khdh fz
voice of reason hayleye, blackpool says...
9:58pm Fri 28 Mar 08
ACE, LONDON says...
10:29pm Fri 28 Mar 08
ALLAH GIVE U JANNAH
AMEEN
sorrow, local says...
11:06pm Fri 28 Mar 08
dolphin, says...
11:08pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Whose ever fault it was, when I took my driving test double white lines meant you couldn't overtake. Or am I wrong?
Nabz, bolton says...
11:08pm Fri 28 Mar 08
az, blackburn says...
11:09pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Insp.Morse wrote:i wonder if ur opinion wud have been the same if it was someone very close ........ i doubt it very much so plz do have a little sympathy to wat his grievin family r going thru at this moment in tym. may allah grant him janat ameen!
wot absolute claptrap ! whilst i have every sympathy for loss of life ,there is no such thing as a killer road ! only 1 thing is to blame & that is BAD DRIVING.
frogmundus, the pond says...
11:14pm Fri 28 Mar 08
A, says...
11:22pm Fri 28 Mar 08
neil wrote:I arrived at the scene shortly after the accident. Believe me the shock and devastation on the faces of the other people involved will stay with me always! A few minuites earlier and it could have been me and my mother the BMW crashed into not a big lorry that could take the collision without another death!The passenger is VERY lucky to be alive!! Maybe her God was watching over her!Hope she is making a good recovery!! Best wishes to all who were involved, hope you can all recover from the trauma.My prayers are with you all X The emergency services were superb!!
This driver has not only killed himself but seriously injured his passenger,the other drivers involved and witnesess have had their lives deeply affected! no one has really mentioned them.No doubt the waggon driver who i would imagine did everthing he could to avoid the crash will be seriuosly affected by this and no doubt his family too. The people in the other vehicle too!!I drive many miles a day and see selfish drivers taking unbelieveable risks all the time and why? because they have no consideration for other road users and a lack of respect for the rules of the road. There are no unsafe roads!! just unsafe drivers who cant or wont obey the law. its a shame in some ways this driver isnt around to see the carnage he has caused in other peoples lifes due to his actions
I wonder,,,, Here. says...
11:36pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I guess he had a nice BMW car, and able to bring up four children aswell as help out a number of his friends who have posted above.
The news articles usually post peoples' occupation after they have passed away, so does anyone know what Sammy did for a living?
A D, Blackburn says...
11:43pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Lorry's don't kill people. People kill people.
minal, lovely says...
11:44pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Mohammed, Preston says...
11:48pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Recklessness kills. Sameers BMW drove into the wrong side of the road directly into the lorry according to the accident and police people. I find it extremely appalling that theres many people actually questioning the driving and safety of the lorry driver. The lorry driver is not to blame.
May Allah give sameer jannat-ul Firdaus and bless his kabr with noor..ameen
you tell us, local says...
11:49pm Fri 28 Mar 08
inquisitive, local says...
11:58pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I wonder,,, wrote:you mr. i wonder i`m sure you know what sameer`s occupation is tell us ?
Does anyone know what Sameer did for a living? I guess he had a nice BMW car, and able to bring up four children aswell as help out a number of his friends who have posted above. The news articles usually post peoples' occupation after they have passed away, so does anyone know what Sammy did for a living?
FM, BBurn says...
12:04am Sat 29 Mar 08
Please pay respect to the deceased and the family especially those young kids of his and stop blaming and slagging each other off and thank the emergency services for doing a fantastic job - have an hours silence in remeberence of Sam.
Saima, Blackburn says...
12:05am Sat 29 Mar 08
Its pointless blaming the supernatural or others for this tragic accident when the person really to blame was the driver who tried overtaking at very high speed on a notoriously dangerous road ending up crashing his car into a lorry on the wrong side of the road.
This very tragic accident should be a lesson to all reckless drivers.
I still wonder, Here. says...
12:08am Sat 29 Mar 08
Often a a story says something like: "Joe bloggs, who was a teacher/doctor/shopk
eeper ..." etc. I assume from the fact that Mr Vohra was obviously a very decent young man, with a large family and a nice car, that he had a job that would be worth mentioning as part of his tribute.
All of you people knew him, someone should mention what he did? If I were to pass away so tragically, I would like people to hear a little bit about me, what I did for a living and what part I played in the community, that's all.
truthbetold, blackburn says...
12:17am Sat 29 Mar 08
I pray that some good will come of this needless waste of life . . .
London road, bburn says...
12:20am Sat 29 Mar 08
Rob, blackburn says...
12:23am Sat 29 Mar 08
MO.H. Lil Harwood, LH BLACKBURN says...
12:25am Sat 29 Mar 08
I wonder,,, wrote:WHAT does it matter what he did as a living??? He was a hard worker who raised 4 beautifull kids (mashalah) RIP SAM. WE WILL MISS YOU LOADS ESPECIALLY THAT BIG SMILE. ALLAH GIVE YOU JANAT
Does anyone know what Sameer did for a living?
I guess he had a nice BMW car, and able to bring up four children aswell as help out a number of his friends who have posted above.
The news articles usually post peoples\' occupation after they have passed away, so does anyone know what Sammy did for a living?
truthbetold, blackburn says...
12:30am Sat 29 Mar 08
their must be at least 2 other families going through hell about this accident, not to mention the emergency services involved
B, says...
12:41am Sat 29 Mar 08
truthbetold wrote:Totally agree!!!
is also notable that not one of the people that knew the deceased has bothered to relay their sympathy to the other people involved in this incident . .. . their must be at least 2 other families going through hell about this accident, not to mention the emergency services involved
PEGGY, says...
12:53am Sat 29 Mar 08
muddy, blackburn says...
1:21am Sat 29 Mar 08
Insp.Morse wrote:yeh inspector morse hope u die aswell on DUTY WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT TRUS ME!!!!!!
wot absolute claptrap ! whilst i have every sympathy for loss of life ,there is no such thing as a killer road ! only 1 thing is to blame & that is BAD DRIVING.
mel, Preston says...
1:24am Sat 29 Mar 08
The BMW driver was on the wrong side of the road if not for speeding he may of just had time to get back onto the right side of the road and this carnage would never of happened.
Remember this Speed kills,si kill ya speed
BIG K, L.H B,BURN says...
1:36am Sat 29 Mar 08
r.i.p sammy, blackburn says...
1:49am Sat 29 Mar 08
May allah 4giv al our sins
Ameen
Someone, p says...
8:23am Sat 29 Mar 08
on the wrong side as the kerb is on the left also if you look the peaugot van it has crashed into the back of the bmw road which suggests 2 things in my view either it was overtaking at the same time behind the bmw or was in someway obstructing the bmw to get back in lane hence crashing in the back of the bmw.I think there more to this accident that just a simple overtaking head on crash.
Martin, rishton says...
9:30am Sat 29 Mar 08
In the Community, Blackburn says...
9:44am Sat 29 Mar 08
Gaz, Mellor says...
10:08am Sat 29 Mar 08
Z. london Rd, BBurn says...
10:10am Sat 29 Mar 08
hope allah gives us all hidayat throgh sammy's death give his family sabar and bless his grave with noor.
Dua may Yaad, BLACKBURN says...
11:57am Sat 29 Mar 08
Unfortunately i am at work today and cannot make the janazah.
please make dua allah gives sammy jannat and has mercy on the rest of the ummat.
also may allah give the family of the deceased sabar and takaat
ameen
friend, bburn says...
11:58am Sat 29 Mar 08
I wonder,,, wrote:
Does anyone know what Sameer did for a living?
I guess he had a nice BMW car, and able to bring up four children aswell as help out a number of his friends who have posted above.
The news articles usually post peoples' occupation after they have passed away, so does anyone know what Sammy did for a living?
i wonder you do not need to know what sammer did as a occupation all you need to know is he helped alot of people out during his life time by the way he owns timed vehicles a car hiring place where he gives all the latest cars out for hire.does that answer your question
he was a great man that helped anybody in need no matter what he had a heart of gold that is why everyone is truly shocked no one can believe such a good man has left this world.
R.I.P Sammy you were a great man and you will always be remembered forever by me and my family.
allah save you from the punishment of the grave everybody pray for him whatever you can durood sharif i think we all owe it him
laillaha illalahoo muhammadur rasoolallah
rest in peace
may allah open the doors of jannat for you and protect you from the punishment of the grave
fraz, audley says...
1:03pm Sat 29 Mar 08
shak wrote:i definately agree with you bro, lets all just pray and stop bickering with each other we can all work together and grant sammeer some sawaab
HI ALL..can we all stop arguing over the cause of the accident(it will not bring sammy back)make DUAA and PRAY for him..SAMMY R.I.P YOU IN VERY SAFE HANDS NOW..AMEEN
brother, audley says...
1:06pm Sat 29 Mar 08
bastwell brthrz wrote:my unlce died on same road in 1990 its a very dangerous road why dont teh council do somethinga bout this road instead od making new bloody roads at whitebirk
lisn all u nuggets that say the road is not dangerous or haunted, cuz it is! no1 desrvs to die in a way lyk brothr sameer did bt its about fkn tym sum1 did sumt about ds road cuz no1 knws who myt b nxt. may allah be plzd with hm and tke care of hs family. khdh fz
R.I.P SAMMY V, WORK says...
1:19pm Sat 29 Mar 08
did anyone go to the janazah?
am angry that i am at work and missed the buriel.
may allah giv sammy jannat and 4give his sins and save him from the punishment of the grave
ameen
local, bburn says...
1:30pm Sat 29 Mar 08
R.I.P SAMMY V wrote:beautiful janazah loads of people took me 45 minutes to get back to markaz for zohr may allah grant him jannat.
salams did anyone go to the janazah? am angry that i am at work and missed the buriel. may allah giv sammy jannat and 4give his sins and save him from the punishment of the grave ameen
local, bburn says...
1:40pm Sat 29 Mar 08
voice of reason hayleye wrote:sorry to hear you are a family member of the passenger.prayers were also made for your niece.our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.please pass on the communities regards to your niece. sorry.
My niece was the passenger in that car. She has been seriously injured but is thankfully alive. Please think of the families involved and stop trying to blame people.
Azhar, blackburn says...
2:03pm Sat 29 Mar 08
concerned sister, blackburn says...
2:16pm Sat 29 Mar 08
May Allah (SWT) grant him Janat and give sabr to family & friends. Remeber him in your duas.
asif khan, blackburn says...
2:25pm Sat 29 Mar 08
Lets not point fingers,wait for the outcome of the investigation.
haych, blackburn says...
2:31pm Sat 29 Mar 08
Muslim Broz, Blackburn says...
2:43pm Sat 29 Mar 08
May Sameer rest in peace, No matter what any one can comment about sameer he was a great person with a good heart and always kept on smiling.
May Allah (swt) forgive all his sins and grant him jannat.
Muslim2, Bburn says...
3:28pm Sat 29 Mar 08
about his occupation, his wife forgetting him, enjoying the cash, it was his fault etc etcIf you have nothing decent to say remain silent. the brother is now 6ft under this earth and he needs are prayers and duas stop slandering him. Remember we all have to go one day, allah is the all forgiving and merciful, I did not know him and i have never seen him but going off the comments he sounds like a great brother whos heart was in the right place. May allah swt give his family sabar and may he breathe the fragrance of jannat in a peacefful and happy state ameen.
aishu, blackburn says...
3:30pm Sat 29 Mar 08
BUT MY MESSAGE TO THE DRIVERS OUT THERE IS BE SAFE AND DO NOT SPEED.....
Mohamed, Blackburn says...
4:28pm Sat 29 Mar 08
az wrote:Stop blaming the roads, lorries or the council. Human nature, lets blame others. Firstly, This needs to be a message to all you young so called professional drivers. Sympathies, condolences and our heart goes out to all those affected and dead and the living left behind to take the pain and sorrow. Now for the part of who to blame. Remember, fate? Nothing can be changed in the hands of the Almighty but as humans we have a duty to look after ourselves and our lives. The most clever person is he who learns from the mistakes and God/Allah leaves us with warnings each time. How many deaths of young Asians have occurred on these roads? Have we learned anything? Yes! I know who you are and you know who you are, drive like maniacs just to get to your destination few seconds early. Why have I got people likes of Muddy, LH Boyz and the usual Bus shelter/Benson Boys posting all over these threads who dont know how to read and respect other peoples opinions? Firstly learn to think, get some education and do something with your lives then start slagging other people off. If you have so much feelings for this young man and want to prevent his life being wasted then do something yourselves. How many Sameers are we going to loose before you realise 'oh we're bad drivers' Stop driving recklessly! 'Prayers for Sameer and patience/Sabr for his family'
Insp.Morse wrote: wot absolute claptrap ! whilst i have every sympathy for loss of life ,there is no such thing as a killer road ! only 1 thing is to blame & that is BAD DRIVING.i wonder if ur opinion wud have been the same if it was someone very close ........ i doubt it very much so plz do have a little sympathy to wat his grievin family r going thru at this moment in tym. may allah grant him janat ameen!
B, LH says...
4:53pm Sat 29 Mar 08
Jay, LH BOYS says...
5:00pm Sat 29 Mar 08
Mohamed wrote:MO I'm not offended by what you say. I'm just glad that you're stringing words into sentences now.I wont get angry at you today. It's "Be kind to Animals" week.u se im sat here reading ur pathetic post n u say we are not educated,we not respecting people how can u say that? we are here to pay our respects until people like you come and ACT very big, u want to preach go preach elsewhere,when we wnat preaching we'l go get it!!
az wrote:Stop blaming the roads, lorries or the council. Human nature, lets blame others. Firstly, This needs to be a message to all you young so called professional drivers. Sympathies, condolences and our heart goes out to all those affected and dead and the living left behind to take the pain and sorrow. Now for the part of who to blame. Remember, fate? Nothing can be changed in the hands of the Almighty but as humans we have a duty to look after ourselves and our lives. The most clever person is he who learns from the mistakes and God/Allah leaves us with warnings each time. How many deaths of young Asians have occurred on these roads? Have we learned anything? Yes! I know who you are and you know who you are, drive like maniacs just to get to your destination few seconds early. Why have I got people likes of Muddy, LH Boyz and the usual Bus shelter/Benson Boys posting all over these threads who dont know how to read and respect other peoples opinions? Firstly learn to think, get some education and do something with your lives then start slagging other people off. If you have so much feelings for this young man and want to prevent his life being wasted then do something yourselves. How many Sameers are we going to loose before you realise 'oh we're bad drivers' Stop driving recklessly! 'Prayers for Sameer and patience/Sabr for his family'
Insp.Morse wrote: wot absolute claptrap ! whilst i have every sympathy for loss of life ,there is no such thing as a killer road ! only 1 thing is to blame & that is BAD DRIVING.i wonder if ur opinion wud have been the same if it was someone very close ........ i doubt it very much so plz do have a little sympathy to wat his grievin family r going thru at this moment in tym. may allah grant him janat ameen!
P.S. I bet ur teeth are brighter than you are eh? 'd like to sit here n insult you, but you're not bright enough to notice are u?
You see sarcasm is just one more service we offer.
Btw if u dnt like what i have written feel free to come see us u know where we are?..
sell, says...
5:01pm Sat 29 Mar 08
R.I.P SAMMY V wrote:SO...He did do wrong ...Why are you BROTHERS hiding the fact ...
salams did anyone go to the janazah? am angry that i am at work and missed the buriel. may allah giv sammy jannat and 4give his sins and save him from the punishment of the grave ameen
minal, r.i.p uncle sammyxx says...
5:05pm Sat 29 Mar 08
xxxxxxxx
Jay, LH says...
5:07pm Sat 29 Mar 08
Martin wrote:protect ur safety? behind an elderly driver who was driving did u say at 40-50 MPH? U overtook...NO WAY
accidents dont just happen, crashing a car into an oncoming lorry while overtaking on double white lines isn\'t an accident.. an accident is walking down a street then being hit by a piano falling from a third floor window. Crashing a car into a highly trained lorry driver, its either bad luck or bad judgement on the drivers part. That said condolences to the family and the lorry driver who has no doubt been left in a state of shock follwing this terrible incident. Let it be a lesson to anyone who decides to overtake at an inappririate time. I was driving along there yesterday on the way to preston, for most of my trip I was stuck behind an elderly driver who for no apparent reason decided to ocillate their speed between 40 & 50mph. I felt I had to overtake them to protect my own safety and thiose behind me who would have no doubt felt the need to overtake two cars rather than one. Conclusion: driving is very dangerous, take care.
Ur joke martin,carry on entertaining us!!
John, Little harwood says...
5:10pm Sat 29 Mar 08
mel wrote:Have they lost there life? is the drivers legs amputated? is the driver of the peugeot people carrier 6 ft under?..NO?
Having taken the time to read through all the comments posted.i would just like to offer my prayers and thoughts to the HGV driver and the lady in the people carrier they must be so traumatised by the severity of this accident and may never get behind a wheel again.Can we show some consideration to these ppl please.these same ppl will have to relive the accident when giving statements and again at the inquest.
The BMW driver was on the wrong side of the road if not for speeding he may of just had time to get back onto the right side of the road and this carnage would never of happened.
Remember this Speed kills,si kill ya speed
Muppet!!
friend, bburn says...
5:19pm Sat 29 Mar 08
If i were you please keep your comments to your self he has gone from this world and won't back to read your comments he needs duas not these hateful messages please pray for my brother instead of writing these rumours of him having an affair.
he was a good man and was lucky to pass away on a thursday today at his jannazah rain was falling when we went to bury him this is a sign of that allahs rehmat has gone with sameer he got the month of rabbi ul awal how many people get this month.
we all have to go from the world one day so pray for him and someone will pray for you when you have gone so stop spreading these rumours you have no right to judge someone only god has like "never judge a book by its cover" only god is here not you
Pray and remember life is tooo short. Be prepared for your own destiny and pray for the deceased. We are all going to depart one day. Live a life that people will say nice thinks when you depart, dont hurt anyone and their feelings and be a good character to mankind. Respect gain.give is the answer
the people that knew sameer can say he is one in a million and will never be forgotten and replaced.
he had a heart of gold
inshallah allah blesses you with jannat e firdaus and saves you from the punishment of the grave
ameen
please pray for our brother
Immy, revidge says...
5:26pm Sat 29 Mar 08
voice of the people, blackburn says...
6:01pm Sat 29 Mar 08
p.s in regards to him having a bit on the side you guys should be shot to say something like that to a married man with kids who will be reading this. So THINK before you write on here.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE IN PARADISE WITH ALL THOSE MUSLIMS WHO HAVE DEPARTED US.
Ameen
Imran, Blackburn says...
6:38pm Sat 29 Mar 08
comments. A young man has lost his life in an accident. Whatever wrong or bad he may have been doing in his life surely God/Allah is the one to judge and perhaps he may have had that consience in redeeming himself and changing his life for the better. Theres many a person who has dealt with drugs but later regretted at the evil life and reformed for the better and worked hard with anti-drug policies etc.
Hidayat is what Allah/God gives and ok it was a tragic accident but we shoud not look for scapegoats andplaying the blame culture. Let the police carry out their investigation and from it the council should play its part in really making that notorious stretch of road safe and that the police should really enforce the safe driving policy very strictly on that piece of road.
The bickering and arguing as well as thuggish and cocky and almist racist/Bigotted attitude of many contributors to this forum has been absolutely appalling and that should never be an an aftermath of the very sad passing of Sameer Vohra.
Sameer Vohra would be disgusted that his rememberence is tarnished by racist, bigotted, macho and cocky comments and attitude.
Good can come out of this tragedy and we should all get together and learn and help improve the future for all road users.
m-dgs, blackburn says...
7:08pm Sat 29 Mar 08
ahmed sheth, blackburn says...
7:50pm Sat 29 Mar 08
amen
AHMED SHETH, blackburn says...
7:57pm Sat 29 Mar 08
amen
g, blackburn says...
8:35pm Sat 29 Mar 08
chris, says...
8:43pm Sat 29 Mar 08
Realist, says...
9:22pm Sat 29 Mar 08
unrealist, blackburn says...
9:28pm Sat 29 Mar 08
seems to me u knew him very well. being in the same business as him u must be counting down your days aswel.maybe your way out will be the same as his. god bless scum bag
Offended, by sponging scumbags says...
9:41pm Sat 29 Mar 08
He drove around in an Aston Martin? those cars are not cheap - I work extremely hard in a legal job, and yet I will never drive an Aston Martin. So Mr Vohra must have been a very esteemed professional, surely?
So come on, people.. what was he? Doctor? Lecturer? Researcher? Surgeon? Lottery winner? Oscar-winning actor? I mean, Mr Vohra was obviously a professional of sort sort, I honestly thin that his tribute comments should reflect what this wonderful man did for the world. Why the secrecy?
patel, blackburn-preston says...
10:09pm Sat 29 Mar 08
We should not argue but should Pray and reflect on what has happened.
Allah know's best!
Ina lillahi wa inna elahi rajeoon...
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Please for Sammys sake do not argue this further.
jesus, heaven says...
10:25pm Sat 29 Mar 08
Racist newspaper LT, says...
10:41pm Sat 29 Mar 08
continue to feed the flame LT
YAS, BLACKBURN says...
11:07pm Sat 29 Mar 08
Offended wrote:OFFENDED YOU HAVE A LEGAL JOB. WELL MR VOHRA HAD SEVERAL LEGAL JOBS, WORKED HARD, DIDNT SPEND ALL HIS MONEY ON BOOZE AND HAS WORKED FROM A VERY EARLY AGE!! I WAS LOOKING AT OPENING A VOIP COMPANY WITH HIM - HE WAS A TRUE BUSINESS MAN WHO ONLY GOES INTO THINGS THAT HE CAN PUT HIS ALL INTO (HEART AND 100% DEDICATION) AND HAS MADE SOME VERY GOOD BUSINESS DECISIONS AS HE WAS REAPING THE BENEFITS AND PEOPLE LIKE YOU CANT HACK THE FACT SOME ASIAN MAN IS DOING BETTER THAN YOU!
Well, I reckon there's probably over 200 comments on this site with reference to this article, and not a single one of them can answer my very reasonable and respectful question about what Mr Vohra did for a living... He drove around in an Aston Martin? those cars are not cheap - I work extremely hard in a legal job, and yet I will never drive an Aston Martin. So Mr Vohra must have been a very esteemed professional, surely? So come on, people.. what was he? Doctor? Lecturer? Researcher? Surgeon? Lottery winner? Oscar-winning actor? I mean, Mr Vohra was obviously a professional of sort sort, I honestly thin that his tribute comments should reflect what this wonderful man did for the world. Why the secrecy?
Anal lover, says...
11:17pm Sat 29 Mar 08
YAS wrote:are you racist?? yas
Offended wrote: Well, I reckon there's probably over 200 comments on this site with reference to this article, and not a single one of them can answer my very reasonable and respectful question about what Mr Vohra did for a living... He drove around in an Aston Martin? those cars are not cheap - I work extremely hard in a legal job, and yet I will never drive an Aston Martin. So Mr Vohra must have been a very esteemed professional, surely? So come on, people.. what was he? Doctor? Lecturer? Researcher? Surgeon? Lottery winner? Oscar-winning actor? I mean, Mr Vohra was obviously a professional of sort sort, I honestly thin that his tribute comments should reflect what this wonderful man did for the world. Why the secrecy?OFFENDED YOU HAVE A LEGAL JOB. WELL MR VOHRA HAD SEVERAL LEGAL JOBS, WORKED HARD, DIDNT SPEND ALL HIS MONEY ON BOOZE AND HAS WORKED FROM A VERY EARLY AGE!! I WAS LOOKING AT OPENING A VOIP COMPANY WITH HIM - HE WAS A TRUE BUSINESS MAN WHO ONLY GOES INTO THINGS THAT HE CAN PUT HIS ALL INTO (HEART AND 100% DEDICATION) AND HAS MADE SOME VERY GOOD BUSINESS DECISIONS AS HE WAS REAPING THE BENEFITS AND PEOPLE LIKE YOU CANT HACK THE FACT SOME ASIAN MAN IS DOING BETTER THAN YOU!
Offended?, Nope... says...
11:37pm Sat 29 Mar 08
I think Mr Vohra deserves a good page of tributes to his memory, and I think that someone as successful as Mr Vohra should have some mention of his work in those tributes. Do his friends, work colleagues, and family disagree with this?
We have heard how Mr Vohra was a wonderful man, who drove around in an Aston Martin, aswell as bringin up a large family. He therefore must have had a very respectable, professional job of some sort - and I think it is only fair that these tributes include some mention of his contribution to society.
Especially given the racist aspect of many posts, it is tempting to some people to assume that Mr vohra was able to drive Aston Martins and BMWs because of some drug-dealing activities - if we could mention here what he really did to pay for those cars and for his family then those rumours might be subdued?
Did his VOIP company eventually take off, for example? Was he involved in some internet companies? I don't know - it would just be nice to hear more about this great man.
The way some of his friends seem to be reacting to my comments would suggest that there was something shameful
about how he paid for Aston Martins, and that just fuels rumours, no?
A59 User, says...
11:44pm Sat 29 Mar 08
Muslim Brother, Blackburn says...
12:08am Sun 30 Mar 08
YAS wrote:MMMM...very interesting. I could be an assaassin, murderer, pimp...they all bloody work hard and help others. This is sounding to be more like a mafia ring going on here. All i see here is his sympathisers who have dealings with him. Drugs, cars, women, name it all and all in the name of Islamic guys. When they're alive dont think about God/Allah and the teaching of the beloved prophet and how the muslim should be an example to mankind yet in return biggest drug dealers and culprits are Muslims and yes puts me to shame too. Then when they dead its all duaa, jannat,rip. Do something in this life that one day when we all have to go you are prepared with good deeds. It's like saying i work hard but i sell Halal Pork....case rest. Guys its taken me 40 years to work my butt off on a succesful business yet i still am not a millionaire so all you quick money making system out there is all based on drugs, corruption and haram business. Try earning an honest days wage and you will realise what the value of money is. Some are just given too much by their parents who have worked so hard in the mills and living on their bread or the crumbs left over by their deceased. And as for the driving, drive safely or kill yorself if you want to break the law but dont kill others. Truth hurts.
Offended wrote: Well, I reckon there\'s probably over 200 comments on this site with reference to this article, and not a single one of them can answer my very reasonable and respectful question about what Mr Vohra did for a living... He drove around in an Aston Martin? those cars are not cheap - I work extremely hard in a legal job, and yet I will never drive an Aston Martin. So Mr Vohra must have been a very esteemed professional, surely? So come on, people.. what was he? Doctor? Lecturer? Researcher? Surgeon? Lottery winner? Oscar-winning actor? I mean, Mr Vohra was obviously a professional of sort sort, I honestly thin that his tribute comments should reflect what this wonderful man did for the world. Why the secrecy?OFFENDED YOU HAVE A LEGAL JOB. WELL MR VOHRA HAD SEVERAL LEGAL JOBS, WORKED HARD, DIDNT SPEND ALL HIS MONEY ON BOOZE AND HAS WORKED FROM A VERY EARLY AGE!! I WAS LOOKING AT OPENING A VOIP COMPANY WITH HIM - HE WAS A TRUE BUSINESS MAN WHO ONLY GOES INTO THINGS THAT HE CAN PUT HIS ALL INTO (HEART AND 100% DEDICATION) AND HAS MADE SOME VERY GOOD BUSINESS DECISIONS AS HE WAS REAPING THE BENEFITS AND PEOPLE LIKE YOU CANT HACK THE FACT SOME ASIAN MAN IS DOING BETTER THAN YOU!
az, says...
12:08am Sun 30 Mar 08
sell wrote:think before u speak which human is on this earth who has never done nothing wrong all of us make mistakes but that does not give u the ryt to misdidge someone who u dnt no. he is no more everyone is puttin comments but wat 4 he aint gona **** bk to answer all ur questions. so plz jus make dua. allah talaa give him janat ameen.
R.I.P SAMMY V wrote: salams did anyone go to the janazah? am angry that i am at work and missed the buriel. may allah giv sammy jannat and 4give his sins and save him from the punishment of the grave ameenSO...He did do wrong ...Why are you BROTHERS hiding the fact ...
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hannah, bburn says...
12:11am Sun 30 Mar 08
quoteYas, I am very confused about why everybody is being so defensive about my comments.
I think Mr Vohra deserves a good page of tributes to his memory, and I think that someone as successful as Mr Vohra should have some mention of his work in those tributes. Do his friends, work colleagues, and family disagree with this?
We have heard how Mr Vohra was a wonderful man, who drove around in an Aston Martin, aswell as bringin up a large family. He therefore must have had a very respectable, professional job of some sort - and I think it is only fair that these tributes include some mention of his contribution to society.
Especially given the racist aspect of many posts, it is tempting to some people to assume that Mr vohra was able to drive Aston Martins and BMWs because of some drug-dealing activities - if we could mention here what he really did to pay for those cars and for his family then those rumours might be subdued?
Did his VOIP company eventually take off, for example? Was he involved in some internet companies? I don't know - it would just be nice to hear more about this great man.
The way some of his friends seem to be reacting to my comments would suggest that there was something shameful
about how he paid for Aston Martins, and that just fuels rumours, no?
let sameer r.i.p, why r u so bothered about his occupation isn't it funny you keep mentioning about his occupation luks lyk you knew him very well but didnt like him cos he was a successful business man. why dont you jus keep ur stupid comments to urself. i never knew sameer but that doesnt give me the right to judge him neither do you have any rights you muppet.
Anal lover, says...
12:14am Sun 30 Mar 08
Muslim Brother wrote:Very weel said thank you
YAS wrote:MMMM...very interesting. I could be an assaassin, murderer, pimp...they all bloody work hard and help others. This is sounding to be more like a mafia ring going on here. All i see here is his sympathisers who have dealings with him. Drugs, cars, women, name it all and all in the name of Islamic guys. When they're alive dont think about God/Allah and the teaching of the beloved prophet and how the muslim should be an example to mankind yet in return biggest drug dealers and culprits are Muslims and yes puts me to shame too. Then when they dead its all duaa, jannat,rip. Do something in this life that one day when we all have to go you are prepared with good deeds. It's like saying i work hard but i sell Halal Pork....case rest. Guys its taken me 40 years to work my butt off on a succesful business yet i still am not a millionaire so all you quick money making system out there is all based on drugs, corruption and haram business. Try earning an honest days wage and you will realise what the value of money is. Some are just given too much by their parents who have worked so hard in the mills and living on their bread or the crumbs left over by their deceased. And as for the driving, drive safely or kill yorself if you want to break the law but dont kill others. Truth hurts.Offended wrote: Well, I reckon there\'s probably over 200 comments on this site with reference to this article, and not a single one of them can answer my very reasonable and respectful question about what Mr Vohra did for a living... He drove around in an Aston Martin? those cars are not cheap - I work extremely hard in a legal job, and yet I will never drive an Aston Martin. So Mr Vohra must have been a very esteemed professional, surely? So come on, people.. what was he? Doctor? Lecturer? Researcher? Surgeon? Lottery winner? Oscar-winning actor? I mean, Mr Vohra was obviously a professional of sort sort, I honestly thin that his tribute comments should reflect what this wonderful man did for the world. Why the secrecy?OFFENDED YOU HAVE A LEGAL JOB. WELL MR VOHRA HAD SEVERAL LEGAL JOBS, WORKED HARD, DIDNT SPEND ALL HIS MONEY ON BOOZE AND HAS WORKED FROM A VERY EARLY AGE!! I WAS LOOKING AT OPENING A VOIP COMPANY WITH HIM - HE WAS A TRUE BUSINESS MAN WHO ONLY GOES INTO THINGS THAT HE CAN PUT HIS ALL INTO (HEART AND 100% DEDICATION) AND HAS MADE SOME VERY GOOD BUSINESS DECISIONS AS HE WAS REAPING THE BENEFITS AND PEOPLE LIKE YOU CANT HACK THE FACT SOME ASIAN MAN IS DOING BETTER THAN YOU!
sammy may allah bless you, bburn says...
12:17am Sun 30 Mar 08
the answer to your question is sammy is a bussiness man he owns timed vehicles he has been working since an early age and owns many businesses if u wanna know more i'm sure his brothers will be happy to tell you just pop down or go on the website cant take an asian man doing so well.
ask anyone in blackburn who sammer vihra is they will be happy to tell you how he helped anyone in need regardless of thier problem,
if you wanna rite something here write something good else go write your comment somewhere else if sammy where alive he would have showed you
sammy rest in peace may allah make the first night in the grave easy for you
everyone please pray astagfaar for him
and stop writing your nasty comments they are not needed
Retired Traffic Investigator, Southport says...
12:49am Sun 30 Mar 08
Infact i dont think looking at the picture he was on the wrong side before the accident.
That picture only shows where the Peugeot came to rest.
The most important vehicle in this accident is the HGV. A lot can be deciphered from the Tachograph (and it doesn't mean the HGV was speeding) including the speed of the HGV at the precise point of impact, and the possible intensity of the impact. The HGV witness (the Tacho) will be under intense analysis for any infringements. The Tacho doesn't lie.
Preliminary reports state the BMW was on the wrong side of the carriageway and collided with the HGV travelling in the opposite direction and at a place where double solid white lines are clearly in place on a bend.
The Peugeot is reported to have collided with the rear of the BMW.
Any CCTV and eyewitness' will provide evidence as to the position of the cars and the HGV on any cameras in the area. Also, any witness' that viewed the manner of driving of all the drivers minutes before the incident. This is called Third Party Perception.
On the reports so far, it appears the BMW driver failed to see the oncoming HGV (due to the height of the Peugeot at the rear) and has commenced an overtake of the Peugeot. On doing so, the driver of the BMW has seen the HGV approaching and continued with the overtaking manoeuvre. Possibly with an increase in acceleration. The Peugeot driver may have not seen the BMW overtaking, due to being over the right shoulder, and presumably has no reason to expect an overtaking manoeuvre given double solid white lines.
In the vital milliseconds before impact, it could possibly be that the awareness of the Peugeot and the HGV drivers that saved this from being more than one fatality.
It is highly probable that as the BMW collided with the HGV it was the rear of the BMW that swung into the path of the Peugeot. In all probability, the Peugeot driver had braked to allow the BMW to rejoin the carriageway. The BMW driver likely did not know that the space and the small amount time was there to enable him to conclude a very dangerous and close encounter.
All of the above excludes any possible mechanical defects with the vehicles involved. The BMW in particular.
Just as all fatalities, there are persons whom are left behind. Take time to think about those persons, particularly at a time when a death was so unexpected. In this case, a road death.
brother, Blackburn says...
12:53am Sun 30 Mar 08
M, BBURN says...
3:59am Sun 30 Mar 08
london rd, bburn says...
11:24am Sun 30 Mar 08
TT, blackburn says...
12:26pm Sun 30 Mar 08
For those of us who find it difficult try to do a little good but do it often as this will show steadfastness .
Let us alll try to mimic our 24 hour life according to what Allah wants us to live it and to do this we need to follow the ways shown by our beloved Prophet Muhammed SAW.
Also Brother Sameer was a neighbour of mine for the nearly 20 years of my life. He had a a glowing smile and open arms for those who needed help. He gave you confidence in yourself when you needed it and would always be there till the end. I know many people he helped to the best of his ability and did not lose hope in them when others did. I pray Allah SWT rewards Sameer in the same way ; Ameen .
Finally a point to note; Allah does to look at the quantity of your good deeds, it is their quality . How much sincerity you had in your intention is how they will be weighed on the Day of Resurrection .
Most important of all do not find faults in others; look at those better than you and try to be like them . Who are we to judge when we are to be judged by Allah SWT!!!
Do Shukr of what has been decreed for you and have Sabr at times of difficulties. If you per chance do a bad deed then follow it with a GOOD DEED as this inshallah will cancel out the bad one.
May Allah SWT shower his Mercy on Sameer and all the marhumeen, make their kabr that of a garden in jannah; give his mother and father sabr-jameel, and also to his to both his brothers and his sister; his wife and children and to his relatives and friends. Ameen
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BillyNidNod, moortops says...
5:53pm Sun 30 Mar 08
A59 User as well, Blackburn says...
6:25pm Sun 30 Mar 08
Recklessness kills. Sameers BMW drove into the wrong side of the road directly into the lorry according to the accident and police people. I find it extremely appalling that theres many people actually questioning the driving and safety of the lorry driver. The lorry driver is not to blame.
May Allah give sameer jannat-ul Firdaus and bless his kabr with noor..ameen
I completely agree with u, also for those of u who know all the other fatalities, everyday when i drive on this road i take extra special care BECAUSE i know that there have been so many casualties on this road, and i for one would not take an unneccessary risk. What was meant to happen has happened there is no point debating about who is to blame, at the end of the day, my duaas are with him and the family. Also I will be remembering the Lorry Driver and all the other passengers that survived the crash. They were victims of wrong place wrong time, and will be affected by this horrific crash.
Insp Morse, Oxford says...
6:39pm Sun 30 Mar 08
Insp.Morse wrote: wot absolute claptrap ! whilst i have every sympathy for loss of life ,there is no such thing as a killer road ! only 1 thing is to blame & that is BAD DRIVING.yeh inspector morse hope u die aswell on DUTY WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT TRUS ME!!!!!!
Insp.Morse wrote:
wot absolute claptrap ! whilst i have every sympathy for loss of life ,there is no such thing as a killer road ! only 1 thing is to blame & that is BAD DRIVING.
yeh inspector morse hope u die aswell on DUTY
grow up !
S, says...
6:44pm Sun 30 Mar 08
May Allah grant u Jannah bro!!
MuslimBrother, blackburn says...
11:09pm Sun 30 Mar 08
Offended wrote:sameer was a good hearted individual who cared about others, he had a car hiring place thats why he use to drive nice cars, may be you chose the wrong job you should have dumped the legal business and started a hire company mate. Sameer will always be rememberd because he was 1 in a million. May allah grant him jannat..
Well, I reckon there\'s probably over 200 comments on this site with reference to this article, and not a single one of them can answer my very reasonable and respectful question about what Mr Vohra did for a living... He drove around in an Aston Martin? those cars are not cheap - I work extremely hard in a legal job, and yet I will never drive an Aston Martin. So Mr Vohra must have been a very esteemed professional, surely? So come on, people.. what was he? Doctor? Lecturer? Researcher? Surgeon? Lottery winner? Oscar-winning actor? I mean, Mr Vohra was obviously a professional of sort sort, I honestly thin that his tribute comments should reflect what this wonderful man did for the world. Why the secrecy?
asif khan, Blackburn says...
11:13pm Sun 30 Mar 08
Can those who keep asking what he did for a living just leave it as youve been told he was a successful business man.
I think this thread was left for condolences and lets keep it for that.
Rest in peace Sameer.....
A, says...
11:19pm Sun 30 Mar 08
A, says...
11:57pm Sun 30 Mar 08
envy?, blackburn says...
11:58pm Sun 30 Mar 08
A, says...
12:05am Mon 31 Mar 08
family member, blackburn says...
12:10am Mon 31 Mar 08
Hugh, Mellor says...
1:03am Mon 31 Mar 08
The simple facts are that a man (irrespective of ethnic origin) drove a high powered car on the wrong side of the road and killed himself, whilst injuring others.
He (and his family) deserve our sympathy, a man has died, others have been injured, and yet here everybody is trying to imply reasoning for the accident.
the man who died didn't set out to kill himself (or anyone else) on the day in question, there was an accident and a man died. There will be an inquest in due course, at which point those in possession of the full facts related to the matter will conclude upon a cause of death.
The folks on here who are taking exception to other's opinions should learn to rise above such basic interpretations of a tragic incident.
Put simply, you weren't there - you saw noting - so say noting until you possess the facts and evidence from which to spout your ramblings.
At a time like this, those that hold their tongues keep the best counsel.
AKS, LONDON says...
2:37am Mon 31 Mar 08
Sameer was not overtaking first things first and he was not speeding as the police have personally confirmed this to us!! Second the lorry was not speeding either.
So before you start making stupid and hurtful comments get ur facts right.
As for all you ppl taking advantage and making hurtful comments about the deceased i promise you wen the time comes i will personally ask on the day of judgement that you be made accountable for the disguisting and hurtful comments you have made here to hurt and belittle others!!! I dnt have a religion but i belive in one god and i promise his will is greater then yours and he will make you pay for wat you have thought, said and done to further glote at a humble persons death!!! So carry on as you will be judged!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Miss-tery, Local says...
9:18am Mon 31 Mar 08
RIP, Sammeer.
KB, Blackburn says...
9:48am Mon 31 Mar 08
I know the family and friends of Sammy would prefer not to see and hear such things. For their sake can all posting messages keep their opinions to themselves. In this time all you can do is pray for Sammy and easning the burden of his grave.
cars for sale, lancashire says...
10:36am Mon 31 Mar 08
Dave Lee, Accrington says...
10:38am Mon 31 Mar 08
Sameer was not overtaking first things first and he was not speeding as the police have personally confirmed this to us!! Second the lorry was not speeding either.
Why was he on the wrong side of the road then, on the phone, asleep what, its a good job it was a wagon and not a bus full of kids.
K, BBURN says...
11:28am Mon 31 Mar 08
NOW THAT YOU'VE GONE TO A BETTER PLACE I BET YOU'VE STILL GOT THAT DIAMOND SMILE ON YOUR FACE.
GOOD OR BAD SAMMY WAS ALWAYS SMILING.
FOR THE PEOPLE THAT MAY HAVE HAD ANY GRUDGES FOR WHATEVER REASON PLEASE FIND IT WITHIN YOU TO FORGIVE HIM.
AN TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO AREN'T SURE THIS WAS AN ACCIDENT. THERE WAS A PLANE THAT WAS FLYING QUITE LOW AT THE TIME. HE WAS MERELY DISTRACTED, AND INSTEAD OF TAKING THE BEND HE CARRIED ON STRAIGHT, THUS MAKING IT LOOK AS THOUGH HE WAS OVERTAKING. SPEED WAS NOT AN ISSUE.
OUR DUAS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
R.I.P
Birtrum, Blackburn says...
1:37pm Mon 31 Mar 08
If the police in Blackburn are listening, let's have a clamp down on bad drivers. Instead of sitting in your new building at Whitebirk, get out more and make our streets safer. Let's start with mobile phone users and uninsured/dangerous vehicles. If I had the powers of arrest I could bag you eight of these every morning whilst I travel along Preston new road.
**, Bburn says...
1:43pm Mon 31 Mar 08
Sorry for your great loss. You are in our thoughts and pray's.
An Old School Friend
Yoda, U Bend says...
5:05pm Mon 31 Mar 08
### the truth is out there ###
Faisal Nobby, London says...
5:29pm Mon 31 Mar 08
Anyways R.I.P. Sameer
donald, my front room says...
5:38pm Mon 31 Mar 08
Sue wrote:YES I AGREE. you can hardly put the foot down to speed in a vehicle limited to 56mph
Yas - you can\'t blame the lorry driver as the guy above says they are restricted.. Possible moment of madness on the drivers part i would guess. I\'m sure something will be done now though.
minal, r.i.p says...
5:38pm Mon 31 Mar 08
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james, blackburn says...
5:43pm Mon 31 Mar 08
A wrote:old]maybe its cos nobody knows!!
123 posts not including the ones that have been removed! and no one can tell me how the passenger is???
Ever thought of that .....er NO!!!bold
Saffy, blackburn says...
8:27pm Mon 31 Mar 08
Adam and Hamza, Brookhouse Gardens says...
8:31pm Mon 31 Mar 08
Green Man Flashing, A59 says...
10:41pm Mon 31 Mar 08
How can the telegraph say that a roundabout "may have prevented the accident" when the car was (apparently) on the wrong side of the road (and double white lines) no where near the proposed roundabout site/Bae entrance? LET perhaps one of your reporters could pop down and have a look at the scene before writing such things.
There is no such thing as a dangerous road it is merely dangerous drivers that make a road notorious.
I hope the innocent parties make a full recovery.
Green Man Flashing, A59 says...
10:43pm Mon 31 Mar 08
A, says...
11:36pm Mon 31 Mar 08
james wrote:Hadnt thought of that no!! As someone had written that she was the wife of his freind and so many of his freinds have put posts on this page I would have thought at least one those caring people would have enquired about this youg lady!!! I actually watched her being freed from the wreck and want to know how she is getting on, if thats okay with you James?
A wrote: 123 posts not including the ones that have been removed! and no one can tell me how the passenger is???old]maybe its cos nobody knows!! Ever thought of that .....er NO!!!bold
aunt, blackpool says...
9:59am Tue 1 Apr 08
A wrote:Thankyou for your enquiries about my niece. She is in hospital with 2 broken legs,a broken ankle, a broken wrist, punctured lung and will require surgery to her badly lacerated face. She is expected to stay in hospital for several weeks.Her mother, father and younger brother and sister have been deeply shocked by her injuries and will be grateful for your concern.
james wrote:Hadnt thought of that no!! As someone had written that she was the wife of his freind and so many of his freinds have put posts on this page I would have thought at least one those caring people would have enquired about this youg lady!!! I actually watched her being freed from the wreck and want to know how she is getting on, if thats okay with you James?A wrote: 123 posts not including the ones that have been removed! and no one can tell me how the passenger is???old]maybe its cos nobody knows!! Ever thought of that .....er NO!!!bold
tintern cresunt, littleharwood says...
10:20am Tue 1 Apr 08
northender, preston says...
7:19pm Tue 1 Apr 08
disgusted, says...
6:22pm Wed 2 Apr 08
A, says...
10:54pm Wed 2 Apr 08
aunt wrote:Thanks for your reply,please tell her that I wish her a full recovery! She is one lucky young lady! Hope she can get over this and have a happy and full life and that my thoughts (although a complete stranger) are with her. Good luck to her and her family and take care. X ps Also thinking of the other people involved, they all looked very shocked! X
A wrote:Thankyou for your enquiries about my niece. She is in hospital with 2 broken legs,a broken ankle, a broken wrist, punctured lung and will require surgery to her badly lacerated face. She is expected to stay in hospital for several weeks.Her mother, father and younger brother and sister have been deeply shocked by her injuries and will be grateful for your concern.james wrote:Hadnt thought of that no!! As someone had written that she was the wife of his freind and so many of his freinds have put posts on this page I would have thought at least one those caring people would have enquired about this youg lady!!! I actually watched her being freed from the wreck and want to know how she is getting on, if thats okay with you James?A wrote: 123 posts not including the ones that have been removed! and no one can tell me how the passenger is???old]maybe its cos nobody knows!! Ever thought of that .....er NO!!!bold
brook, mellor says...
11:59am Thu 3 Apr 08
John wrote:was either the driver of the wagon, or the driver of the peugot on the worng side of the road?? quite obviously not...
mel wrote: Having taken the time to read through all the comments posted.i would just like to offer my prayers and thoughts to the HGV driver and the lady in the people carrier they must be so traumatised by the severity of this accident and may never get behind a wheel again.Can we show some consideration to these ppl please.these same ppl will have to relive the accident when giving statements and again at the inquest. The BMW driver was on the wrong side of the road if not for speeding he may of just had time to get back onto the right side of the road and this carnage would never of happened. Remember this Speed kills,si kill ya speedHave they lost there life? is the drivers legs amputated? is the driver of the peugeot people carrier 6 ft under?..NO? Muppet!!
john, blackburn says...
8:42am Fri 4 Apr 08
aunt wrote:question where was your niece from as in was she english or ?...
A wrote:Thankyou for your enquiries about my niece. She is in hospital with 2 broken legs,a broken ankle, a broken wrist, punctured lung and will require surgery to her badly lacerated face. She is expected to stay in hospital for several weeks.Her mother, father and younger brother and sister have been deeply shocked by her injuries and will be grateful for your concern.james wrote:Hadnt thought of that no!! As someone had written that she was the wife of his freind and so many of his freinds have put posts on this page I would have thought at least one those caring people would have enquired about this youg lady!!! I actually watched her being freed from the wreck and want to know how she is getting on, if thats okay with you James?A wrote: 123 posts not including the ones that have been removed! and no one can tell me how the passenger is???old]maybe its cos nobody knows!! Ever thought of that .....er NO!!!bold
The Boyz, LH says...
8:46am Fri 4 Apr 08
cars for sale wrote:how much for ur mum?
HOW MUCH FOR THE WHEELS??
LH Boys, LH says...
8:54am Fri 4 Apr 08
Offended wrote:he pimped your mum out apparently she's sells like hot cake so maybe it makes sense doesnt it?...
Well, I reckon there's probably over 200 comments on this site with reference to this article, and not a single one of them can answer my very reasonable and respectful question about what Mr Vohra did for a living... He drove around in an Aston Martin? those cars are not cheap - I work extremely hard in a legal job, and yet I will never drive an Aston Martin. So Mr Vohra must have been a very esteemed professional, surely? So come on, people.. what was he? Doctor? Lecturer? Researcher? Surgeon? Lottery winner? Oscar-winning actor? I mean, Mr Vohra was obviously a professional of sort sort, I honestly thin that his tribute comments should reflect what this wonderful man did for the world. Why the secrecy?
richie, lancs says...
5:50pm Fri 4 Apr 08
me, me says...
6:52pm Fri 4 Apr 08
Immy wrote:u my friend chat to much s**t!!
RIP Sammy.The girl in the car is his niece.I cant believe how some people are so selfish,ignorant and so narrow minded with their comments.Have some sympathy for the other people involved 2.Blaming one another and useless accusations aint going to get us anywhere.my friends,Marhum Irfan and Suhel Congress and cuz Rizwan Mitha,maqdoom and his friends all died in car accidents.Im sure they would have all liked a second chance to live? This should be used as an example for all of us not to speed and drive safely.How many people have had close calls and lived to tell the tale?It happens every day.Its allahs decision to take him away when he did..but allah has also given everyone logic.So come on guys.have a constructive argument.
seema, Sammy's Daughter says...
4:40pm Sat 5 Apr 08
FROM YOUR DAUGHTER SEEMA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
friend, bburn says...
4:22pm Sun 6 Apr 08
seema wrote:seema i know how much your dad loved you all very much he always talked about you and how he wanted you all to become a family again he moved to ilford and set the house up but life is soo short
DAD I STILL CANT BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE.WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU AND REMEMBER YOU ALL THE TIME NO MATTER WHAT. YOU WAS A GREAT DAD AND I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED US. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY DAD I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU FROM YOUR DAUGHTER SEEMA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
take care of yourself and your mum he loved you all very much especially little sahil and may sameer rest in jannat and may allah forgive his sins ameen
keep praying for him
RIP Sammy
the passenger whos name is rebecca, preston royal says...
7:28am Wed 14 May 08
A wrote:thank you for your concern, i am still in hospital although im learning to get around in my wheelchair, everyone keeps telling me that i am lucky to be alive. personally i think its tragic that i lost him, we had so many things planned. my health is gettin better each day i pray the same with strength to sameers family, especially his mum, who he told me so many things about,a fantastic woman that raised a fantastic wonderful man. may allah protect you sameer, i was the last person to be near you, to kiss you, to hold you.to listen to the things you said, and have faith that the thing you asked me to do will be done, i love you sameer and i miss you more than i would my own life. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
neil wrote: This driver has not only killed himself but seriously injured his passenger,the other drivers involved and witnesess have had their lives deeply affected! no one has really mentioned them.No doubt the waggon driver who i would imagine did everthing he could to avoid the crash will be seriuosly affected by this and no doubt his family too. The people in the other vehicle too!!I drive many miles a day and see selfish drivers taking unbelieveable risks all the time and why? because they have no consideration for other road users and a lack of respect for the rules of the road. There are no unsafe roads!! just unsafe drivers who cant or wont obey the law. its a shame in some ways this driver isnt around to see the carnage he has caused in other peoples lifes due to his actionsI arrived at the scene shortly after the accident. Believe me the shock and devastation on the faces of the other people involved will stay with me always! A few minuites earlier and it could have been me and my mother the BMW crashed into not a big lorry that could take the collision without another death!The passenger is VERY lucky to be alive!! Maybe her God was watching over her!Hope she is making a good recovery!! Best wishes to all who were involved, hope you can all recover from the trauma.My prayers are with you all X The emergency services were superb!!
xx
apparently a home reckor, blackburn says...
7:55am Wed 14 May 08
friend wrote:im the passenger, so tell me friend? who am i married to? no one is the answer. you r rite tho sameer was not havin an affair he hated his wife saf, how dare you claim a story, u should be praying for sameer, and know that sameer would be telling u 2 pray for me and everyone else involved. sameer loved his childeren, the most precious of people but he hated his wife thats why he spent day and night living, eating and sleeping with me.i was not in the car because u told him to give me a lift, i was not in the car because i was married to his friend. i was there because sameer wanted me to be, i was there because i woke up next to him just like most days. would be thankful if people would stop telling lies about me. i know who i am and what i am to sameer.i loved him,just the same as he loved me.xxxxallah please protect him and let him be happy,sameer i told u, anything u need im here ****
i know sameer personally me and him were like brothers we were always together especially the last 4 weeks as he was moving back to blackburn i have known him since we were kids he is already married and has no bit on the side. the girl in the passenger seat is from blackpool and was the wife of one my friends i told sameer to give her a lift to blackburn.SHE was not having a affair with sameer he was not like that i know all you loosers were jeolous of sameer as he was cruising about in the flash cars bmw or aston martin he never had a bit on the side he has 4 kids and a wife for god sake if they read these comments eg "DAVE" what would they think of their father he never had no affair and what right do you to have to know about his personal life. If i were you please keep your comments to your self he has gone from this world and won't back to read your comments he needs duas not these hateful messages please pray for my brother instead of writing these rumours of him having an affair. he was a good man and was lucky to pass away on a thursday today at his jannazah rain was falling when we went to bury him this is a sign of that allahs rehmat has gone with sameer he got the month of rabbi ul awal how many people get this month. we all have to go from the world one day so pray for him and someone will pray for you when you have gone so stop spreading these rumours you have no right to judge someone only god has like "never judge a book by its cover" only god is here not you Pray and remember life is tooo short. Be prepared for your own destiny and pray for the deceased. We are all going to depart one day. Live a life that people will say nice thinks when you depart, dont hurt anyone and their feelings and be a good character to mankind. Respect gain.give is the answer the people that knew sameer can say he is one in a million and will never be forgotten and replaced. he had a heart of gold inshallah allah blesses you with jannat e firdaus and saves you from the punishment of the grave ameen please pray for our brother
sick of rumours, star city says...
8:29am Wed 14 May 08
AFTERMATH: Police officers examine the crash scene after three vehices were involved in the fatal accident at Samlesbury
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YAS, BLACKBURN says...
3:52pm Fri 28 Mar 08
"Chris Holtom, county councillor for the Samlesbury area, QUOTED HERE "From the Trafalgar junction to the Mellor Brook roundabout this is one of the most dangerous roads in Lancashire.
"This death shows the real threat this road can have.
"I don't think people realise how dangerous that road is"
WHAT IS GOING TO BE DONE AND WHEN?? HOW MANY MORE SAMS NEED TO DIE FOR THE COUNCIL AND POLICE TO PULL THEIR FINGER OUT OF THEIR BACKSIDE AND COME UP WITH A SOLUTION?? I FOR ONE AM SICK OF THE SITE OF THE SO CALLED "SAFETY CAMERAS" WHICH ARE UP TO MAKE MONEY ON MAIN ROADS ***NOT*** ACCIDENT BLACKSPOTS!!!
SAM WAS A DECENT MAN WITH HIS WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF HIM, HE WAS KIND AND TOOK ALOT OF PEOPLES PROBLEMS UNDER HIM AND HELPED OUT AS MUCH AS HE COULD. YOU WOULD NEVER SEE HIM ANGRY HE WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND ON ONE OCCASSION HE DIDNT SEE ME FOR 2 DAYS AND ASKED ME IF I WAS OK AS I WOULD EITHER DRIVE PAST HIM OR SEE HIM EVERYDAY!! MAY SAM GET A PLACE IN JANNAT AND MAY SOMETHING BE DONE IN HIS NAME AND SAVE LIVES!!