Grandmother Killed by Reversing Recycling Lorry in North Wales

Two tragic incidents involving elderly women being fatally struck by large vehicles have raised concerns about traffic safety in the UK and India. In Llandudno, North Wales, 89-year-old Daphne Stallard was crushed to death by a council recycling lorry reversing on a narrow street. Her family described her as a "shining light of love," and she was the mother of Mary Stallard, Bishop of Llandaff in Cardiff. Authorities arrested a council employee on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, though the individual was released pending further investigation. Meanwhile, in Maharashtra's Thane district, 75-year-old Trupti Mhaskar was fatally hit by a speeding dumper vehicle linked to the Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation; the driver was arrested for reckless driving. Both cases are under investigation, highlighting ongoing concerns over the safety protocols surrounding municipal vehicles in residential areas.