Concern Over Illegal Street Racing On A6 Bypass
Written by HFM News on 7th February 2024
Concerns have been raised about drivers racing along the A6 bypass during organised car meets.
The latest happened near Great Glen on Saturday night and involved around 100 vehicles, with spectators lining the central reservation of the dual carriageway to watch.
A woman who was driving along the road at the time has told HFM she felt ‘terrified’ and had to stop because it was so dangerous.
She was travelling with her young daughter and estimates some of the cars were travelling well over 100mph:
Racing took place on the A6 bypass near Great Glen
Cllr Phil King represents The Kibworths on Harborough District Council and fears someone could be badly hurt if the racing is allowed the continue:
Leicestershire Police say officers attended the scene and a spokesperson told HFM: “Around 9.45pm on Saturday 3 February, police received reports of a number of cars gathering and believed to be racing along the A6 near Great Glen.
“Officers attended, spoke to those at the scene and they subsequently left the area.”
