The photo above shows a Mercedes-Benz crush by the automated bollards on Cross Street in Manchester. This stretch of road is between Manchester Arndale and the Royal Exchange. So when it comes to Mercedes-Benz verses the bollards. The Bollards wins OK?! haha... PROVEN!!!
I wonder who should bare the cost of this accident. I think this will be a though one to call. The impact of the accident is from the underneath, and there are signs before the bollards that explains its operational times. So I wonder will the insurance company cover this? Or should the city council bare it? The car looks very new, in fact I think it is one of Mercedes-Benz latest design, but its stead suggest it is ready for scraping. My guess is the owner has to bare it all. What is yours?
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Interesting mishap. Those thingies seem to work better than I'd expect.

Alicesg: I'm not quite sure if insurance cover this. I'm not even convince that it is an accident. Anyway, it's sad isn't it. I will pop by your blog later.

Photo Cache: It is automated, that means when it is not operational it will retract into the ground. I guess the driver was trying to fool the system by following an authorise vehicle closely behind. Silly.
chrome3d: I could not work out who was the drive around the scene. I bet it will be very disappointed with himself/herself.
syel: Haha...

Per Stromsjo: That's my guess too. Yes! Surprisingly from my second photo, the thingies looks firmly intact. That is really something solid!
shionge: Yes looking at it hurts me too.
Sorry for the long absence! But don't you think it was a great vacation; some very busy weeks and just a few days off...

Amazing! Next time the guy will tink twice...

Meanwhile Blogtrotter is still turning around Iceland, now in Waterland... Enjoy and have a fabulous week!
SandyCarlson: I think it must quite fast, if the driver is trying to sneak behind some authorised vehicles.
vaggelis vlahos: Yes!

Mo: Haha... Looks like there are some dare devils in Manchester.

Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment. Have a great weekend!


Mei Teng: But I don't think the insurance company will cover this. Anyway that's my guess. haha...
horsoon: me too. Shame isn't it?
It would suck if the owner has to bear all the costs.
BTW: Loved your comments on the President photos.