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'wiz' · Mar 15th, 2008, 02:49 PM

Thursday 13th 4.30 pm

I, Jo and Ian were involved in an accident.

The traffic in the outside lane of the M66 slowed unexpectidly and I was not able to stop in time.

The air bags deployed and the front of the car was impacted.

All involved suffered only minor bruising and wiplash.Im sure you can understad that we are all shocked and shaken.

Those who knew we were going on a trip thank you for your comforting words and text.
Ian and Jo will post photos

KillerByte · Mar 15th, 2008, 02:54 PM

Was sorry to hear about this. I'm just glad you're all ok.

S8RAH · Mar 15th, 2008, 02:57 PM

Glad you're all OK, if a little shocked.

wincakes · Mar 15th, 2008, 02:59 PM

Thats awful...sorry to hear this!! Glad you're all well, if a little bruised!

nylo · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:07 PM

Oh bugger Wiz, I'm so sorry to hear this

Were you in your car? I'm glad you're all okay, and hopefully injured MINI will be back to full health in no time xxx

Sebby · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:13 PM

Sorry to hear this, i wish you all a speedy recovery x

supa-dupa-cooper · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:17 PM

This is the only pic I have of Bini, view from the window of the tow truck.

I was sat in the back so managed to get a bruised left knee and left shoulder from the seat belt, a bruised hand from grabbing the seat and a bruised right hip from the seat belt tensioner, and the inevitable whiplash.

Bini did her job though, kept us all in place and the airbags went off, which I found to be the scariest thing when the car filled with white 'smoke' from them. Lots of hugs at the roadside.

Greater Manchester Police were really good, as were MINI Assist getting the car picked up and us back to the hotel for the night.

Bit shaken by it all, but the main thing is we are all ok, and Bini can be fixed.

AprilWhine · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:18 PM

Sorry about the car, but glad the people are ok. Whiplash is a lot more painful than most people think.

118 · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:20 PM

thanks everyone. yeah we are all ok, just a bit shaken up and like Wiz says, a few minor bruises and whiplash. just feeling a bit stiff and achey today - there was nothing that Wiz could have done to avoid it, it was just one of those things unfortunately. just sorry to see Bini looking a bit squashed

MINI emergency services were great (apart from the Enterprise side of it!), as were Greater Manchester police, the Highway patrol and also the recovery truck driver - all or their response times were brilliant and they helped keep our spirits up, so thank you to them all

nylo · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:24 PM

I suppose it's too soon to know what exactly is damaged?

'wiz' · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:34 PM

The car was relayed directly to the MINI dealer near me.They looked at it yesterday and have said its repairable, have not had the final lising but do know that they will be sorting out the paperwork on Monday so hopefuly repairs can start then.
Because of all the IJ fundraising I desperatly need the car looking good as new by the 3rd April.With the BH long weekend I am hoping for some luck to get it all sorted in time.
So,as Jo has said everyone who helped us that night was great and I am just greatful we are all OK

Banana Panceyette · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:34 PM

Aw no, really sorry to hear that guys

At least you're all safe, Bini will be back to normal in no time at all

Snowie · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:35 PM

Sorry to hear about this and really glad to hear that you are all OK if a little shaken and stiff.

Alan & Jan

Mejy Poo · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:46 PM

It's good that everyone is ok, that's the main thing!

It's awful when you have an accident, especially when the air bags deploy - the smokiness is terrifying!

Atleast your car is fixable

Some piccies of my crash - was on the M55 last year early morning when it waschucking it down. Slammed my brakes, did a 360 on the motorway and managed to go up on the ebankment. Landed inbetwen two trees, with one of them stopping me from rolling back.

**** me up like you would never believe!! But walked away without even a scratch..

KillerByte · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mejy Poo (original)

Some piccies of my crash

Whoa!

nylo · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wizgleeson (original)

The car was relayed directly to the MINI dealer near me.They looked at it yesterday and have said its repairable, have not had the final lising but do know that they will be sorting out the paperwork on Monday so hopefuly repairs can start then.
Because of all the IJ fundraising I desperatly need the car looking good as new by the 3rd April.With the BH long weekend I am hoping for some luck to get it all sorted in time.
So,as Jo has said everyone who helped us that night was great and I am just greatful we are all OK

fingers crossed that the damage is not as bad as first hoped, Wiz. Good news that it *is* repairable, and all being well it won't take them too long to get it sorted. Such a shame with the graphics and stuff too

Hugo · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:53 PM

Sorry to hear about both of those.

Wizgleeson there doesn't seem to be much damage , be back on the road soon as long as no one was seriously hurt

Mejy Poo you should be proud of that one.

Gristy · Mar 15th, 2008, 04:02 PM

Sorry to hear about this - Glad that you are all OK though...

Hopefully Bini will be back up and running soon for IJ fund-raising

'wiz' · Mar 15th, 2008, 04:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mejy Poo (original)

It's good that everyone is ok, that's the main thing!

It's awful when you have an accident, especially when the air bags deploy - the smokiness is terrifying!

Atleast your car is fixable

Some piccies of my crash - was on the M55 last year early morning when it waschucking it down. Slammed my brakes, did a 360 on the motorway and managed to go up on the ebankment. Landed inbetwen two trees, with one of them stopping me from rolling back.

**** me up like you would never believe!! But walked away without even a scratch..

Its the airbag smoke that frightened us as we thought the car had caught fire.
Glad you walked out of yours too, I have a new respect for MINI safty features, that all of us were lucky enough to walk away
Did you get burt from the explosion too???Stings

'wiz' · Mar 15th, 2008, 04:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original)

Sorry to hear about both of those.

Wizgleeson there doesn't seem to be much damage , be back on the road soon as long as no one was seriously hurt

Mejy Poo you should be proud of that one.

Squished in as it was a full frontal!

Mar 15th, 2008, 02:49 PM	#1
'wiz' Auntie Wiz Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: eastbourne Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 1,470 Offline	accident Thursday 13th 4.30 pm I, Jo and Ian were involved in an accident. The traffic in the outside lane of the M66 slowed unexpectidly and I was not able to stop in time. The air bags deployed and the front of the car was impacted. All involved suffered only minor bruising and wiplash.Im sure you can understad that we are all shocked and shaken. Those who knew we were going on a trip thank you for your comforting words and text. Ian and Jo will post photos PLEASE DONATE HERE<<<Team_51_The Italian Job>>>THANK YOU

Mar 15th, 2008, 02:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
wincakes LOONEY!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: yorkshire Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 2,657 Offline	Thats awful...sorry to hear this!! Glad you're all well, if a little bruised! ALTHOUGH SHE NEEDS A BIT OF GUIDANCE, LESLEY WILL BE MY BIATCH FOR NOW...!

Mar 15th, 2008, 03:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 19,028 Offline	This is the only pic I have of Bini, view from the window of the tow truck. I was sat in the back so managed to get a bruised left knee and left shoulder from the seat belt, a bruised hand from grabbing the seat and a bruised right hip from the seat belt tensioner, and the inevitable whiplash. Bini did her job though, kept us all in place and the airbags went off, which I found to be the scariest thing when the car filled with white 'smoke' from them. Lots of hugs at the roadside. Greater Manchester Police were really good, as were MINI Assist getting the car picked up and us back to the hotel for the night. Bit shaken by it all, but the main thing is we are all ok, and Bini can be fixed. * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Mar 15th, 2008, 03:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 16,791 Offline	Sorry about the car, but glad the people are ok. Whiplash is a lot more painful than most people think. Global Moderator

Mar 15th, 2008, 03:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
118 KitKat Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 19,306 Offline	thanks everyone. yeah we are all ok, just a bit shaken up and like Wiz says, a few minor bruises and whiplash. just feeling a bit stiff and achey today - there was nothing that Wiz could have done to avoid it, it was just one of those things unfortunately. just sorry to see Bini looking a bit squashed MINI emergency services were great (apart from the Enterprise side of it!), as were Greater Manchester police, the Highway patrol and also the recovery truck driver - all or their response times were brilliant and they helped keep our spirits up, so thank you to them all * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

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Mar 15th, 2008, 02:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
KillerByte Skadoosh! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 9,584 Offline	Was sorry to hear about this. I'm just glad you're all ok.

Mar 15th, 2008, 02:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
S8RAH Away with the Fairies Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blackburn Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 205 Offline	Glad you're all OK, if a little shocked.

Mar 15th, 2008, 03:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 17,145 Offline	Oh bugger Wiz, I'm so sorry to hear this Were you in your car? I'm glad you're all okay, and hopefully injured MINI will be back to full health in no time xxx

Mar 15th, 2008, 03:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sebby Silly Moo ! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: La La Land..... :p Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 12,419 Offline	Sorry to hear this, i wish you all a speedy recovery x

Mar 15th, 2008, 03:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 17,145 Offline	I suppose it's too soon to know what exactly is damaged?

Mar 15th, 2008, 03:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
'wiz' Auntie Wiz Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: eastbourne Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 1,470 Offline	The car was relayed directly to the MINI dealer near me.They looked at it yesterday and have said its repairable, have not had the final lising but do know that they will be sorting out the paperwork on Monday so hopefuly repairs can start then. Because of all the IJ fundraising I desperatly need the car looking good as new by the 3rd April.With the BH long weekend I am hoping for some luck to get it all sorted in time. So,as Jo has said everyone who helped us that night was great and I am just greatful we are all OK PLEASE DONATE HERE<<<Team_51_The Italian Job>>>THANK YOU

Mar 15th, 2008, 03:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Banana Panceyette A List! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 8,563 Offline	Aw no, really sorry to hear that guys At least you're all safe, Bini will be back to normal in no time at all Suckin Diesel!

Mar 15th, 2008, 03:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Camberley, Surrey Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 1,417 Offline	Sorry to hear about this and really glad to hear that you are all OK if a little shaken and stiff. Alan & Jan In Italy

Mar 15th, 2008, 03:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mejy Poo MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 363 Offline	It's good that everyone is ok, that's the main thing! It's awful when you have an accident, especially when the air bags deploy - the smokiness is terrifying! Atleast your car is fixable Some piccies of my crash - was on the M55 last year early morning when it waschucking it down. Slammed my brakes, did a 360 on the motorway and managed to go up on the ebankment. Landed inbetwen two trees, with one of them stopping me from rolling back. **** me up like you would never believe!! But walked away without even a scratch.. Attached Thumbnails

Mar 15th, 2008, 03:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
KillerByte Skadoosh! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 9,584 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mejy Poo (original) Some piccies of my crash Whoa!

Mar 15th, 2008, 03:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 17,145 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wizgleeson (original) The car was relayed directly to the MINI dealer near me.They looked at it yesterday and have said its repairable, have not had the final lising but do know that they will be sorting out the paperwork on Monday so hopefuly repairs can start then. Because of all the IJ fundraising I desperatly need the car looking good as new by the 3rd April.With the BH long weekend I am hoping for some luck to get it all sorted in time. So,as Jo has said everyone who helped us that night was great and I am just greatful we are all OK fingers crossed that the damage is not as bad as first hoped, Wiz. Good news that it is repairable, and all being well it won't take them too long to get it sorted. Such a shame with the graphics and stuff too

Mar 15th, 2008, 03:53 PM	#17 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 2,456 Offline	Sorry to hear about both of those. Wizgleeson there doesn't seem to be much damage , be back on the road soon as long as no one was seriously hurt Mejy Poo you should be proud of that one.

Mar 15th, 2008, 04:02 PM	#18 (permalink)
Gristy Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, Ruby... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Loughborough Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 1,359 Offline	Sorry to hear about this - Glad that you are all OK though... Hopefully Bini will be back up and running soon for IJ fund-raising

Mar 15th, 2008, 04:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
'wiz' Auntie Wiz Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: eastbourne Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 1,470 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mejy Poo (original) It's good that everyone is ok, that's the main thing! It's awful when you have an accident, especially when the air bags deploy - the smokiness is terrifying! Atleast your car is fixable Some piccies of my crash - was on the M55 last year early morning when it waschucking it down. Slammed my brakes, did a 360 on the motorway and managed to go up on the ebankment. Landed inbetwen two trees, with one of them stopping me from rolling back. ** me up like you would never believe!! But walked away without even a scratch.. Its the airbag smoke that frightened us as we thought the car had caught fire. Glad you walked out of yours too, I have a new respect for MINI safty features, that all of us were lucky enough to walk away Did you get burt from the explosion too???Stings PLEASE DONATE HERE<<<Team_51_The Italian Job>>>THANK YOU**

Mar 15th, 2008, 04:09 PM	#20 (permalink)
'wiz' Auntie Wiz Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: eastbourne Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 1,470 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original) Sorry to hear about both of those. Wizgleeson there doesn't seem to be much damage , be back on the road soon as long as no one was seriously hurt Mejy Poo you should be proud of that one. Squished in as it was a full frontal! PLEASE DONATE HERE<<<Team_51_The Italian Job>>>THANK YOU