THE widow of a motorist killed after his car broke down on a “smart motorway” saw red over plans to improve safety by painting emergency refuge areas orange. Claire Mercer (43) said High ways England’s changes — including extra signs to show the distance to the next stopping point — would have done nothing to save 44-year-old husband Jason and fellow motorist Alexandru Murgeanu (22).
“My husband was a mile away from a not have made a difference. “If it’s out of sight, it’s out of sight.”
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