Boomtown plans new safety measures after pedestrian crash

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 13 Oct, 12:02 · Archive

Boomtown is working with local groups to prevent pedestrian crashes near the festival site following an incident in August.

Boomtown is working with local groups to prevent crashes involving pedestrians near the festival site, following a crash at about 3.10am on 15 August. Two pedestrians were taken to hospital, with an 18-year-old woman suffering life-threatening injuries. Boomtown representatives discussed the issue with police, Winchester City Council and other local groups at a public meeting on 7 October to prevent a repeat incident.

Local resident Sue Herdman said she had seen people walking on dual carriageways near the festival site, including the A31, and had alerted staff on WhatsApp without receiving a response. She stated: 'I'm a bit disappointed that I flagged it up to you, and then those two girls got injured that night.' Herdman suggested that marshals should direct pedestrians to the safest route, saying: 'This is not unreasonable to say, "This is a vehicle-only gate, and the pedestrian gate is down there" and have your marshals direct people to the safest route.'

Poppy Handy, operations director for Boomtown, acknowledged the concerns and apologised for the lack of response. She said: 'We share your concerns, obviously, and I'm sorry you did not get the response that you should have had over the weekend.'

How it is being reported

• Boomtown festival plans changes after two people hospitalised in crashBoomtown is working with local groups to prevent crashes involving pedestrians near the festival site.Southern Daily Echo · 13 Oct, 11:40
• Boomtown plans new traffic measures after crash seriously injured pedestriansBoomtown is working with local groups to prevent crashes involving pedestrians near the festival site.Romsey Advertiser · 13 Oct, 05:00
• Calls for Boomtown to add extra day to festival to reduce traffic congestionThe idea was raised at a community meeting in Cheriton while Boomtown traffic manager Lou Moore outlined plans to reduce congestionRomsey Advertiser · 12 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Boomtown · Winchester City Council · Sue Herdman · Poppy Handy · Cheriton · A31

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