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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Third vehicle submerged by sea in a week in 'baffling' trend
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info North Wales Live readers have weighed in on a recent incident where a holidaymaker's convertible VW Beetle was engulfed by the sea at a North Wales beach. Just last week alone, two campervans ran into trouble at Traeth y Greigddu (Black Rock Sands) near Porthmadog. One narrowly escaped being overwhelmed by the rising tide, while the other wasn't as fortunate, becoming marooned as the waters rose on Friday evening, with recovery only possible on Saturday. Another mishap occurred over the weekend when a woman, believed to be staying at a neighbouring campsite, found her white VW Beetle trapped in sand on Saturday evening. Despite seeking assistance, the car was swallowed up by the night-time tide and only resurfaced the following morning. Local man Kevin Gibson, who has witnessed three similar incidents this week alone – and six throughout the year – responded to the distressed call from the VW owner, citing his past experience in beach vehicle recoveries. He said: "She called to say her car was stuck in the sand and if I could help but I no longer work on recoveries so I advised her to try to get the details to contact the council which are on signs at the entrance. She said she was staying at a local campsite and didn't really know the area." He commented: "This is the third time in a week here. I do feel sorry for the people, it is shame for them. These are often expensive vehicles so it is a lot to lose and I don't know what the situation is with insurance when this happens." One reader Lucy1967 asks: "Are there warning signs there?" Emsiebabes81 responds: "Yes, as you drive onto the beach. Clearly not visible enough." Gwyndaffy adds: "Yes it's called the sea. The big wet thing that approaches rapidly." LovelyChris remarks: "It's common sense sea comes in and out why should they put signs up." Bytchwivwings questions: "When are they going to learn to read?" Rathers agrees: "Just what I was going to say. I have been to this lovely beach many times and stayed at the top of the beach and never had a problem." Criccieth says: "It's not a bloody lake, it's the sea!" Iagollewjones comments: "She didn't know the area! You do now. You don't have to be a geography professor to work out it's a flat sandy beach with tides that go in and out twice a day. Go to the lake district next year, it's not tidal. If I lived in Morfa Bychan I'd be on the hunt for an old Telehandler, make a fortune each year pulling them out, I'd even do a dance on tik tok to lure even more of them!" Happenstonotcareatall12 sympathises: "She made a mistake why go on and on and on and on and on and on?" Outofhere criticises: "Entitled to do what they want. No thought for people who rescue them or the potential pollution." Joskinner wonders: "Why, why, why do people feel the need to take a vehicle on to the beach? Baffling." Borntobemild comments: "It seems that most of the vehicles getting stuck are white. I'm not sure if this is a coincidence or if it says something about the owners of white vehicles." Llaregub says: "What would be the stance of the insurance company in such a situation?" Captcheese replies: "A beach isn't exactly a road, so I'd say it's a bit dubious." ThePickledLiver chimes in with: "Even comprehensive cover usually excludes any off-road use. Then there's typically a 'reasonable care' clause, so I reckon an insurer could invoke that as well. Many years ago, a tree fell in high winds and just clipped the corner of my new-ish Dolomite. The insurer reduced the payout by 50% because the storm was forecasted and 'reasonable care' would have been me moving the car away from trees. "I know times have changed and they're a bit more lenient these days, but I reckon the insured ignoring salty water that appears every six hours, and having passed warning signs, means they could - and should - be looking at full loss." Rojer says: "BBC Wales should create a TV programme about this. It would be very exciting i.e. will the owner swim out and save the car in time or not?" Kaliyuga666 writes: "I can't help but laugh at these people. Vehicles should not be allowed on beaches, end of story." Do you think that this is becoming a usual sight at beaches around North Wales? Comment below or HERE to join in the conversation.
North Wales Live
3 days ago
- Automotive
- North Wales Live
Third vehicle submerged by sea in a week in 'baffling' trend
North Wales Live readers have weighed in on a recent incident where a holidaymaker's convertible VW Beetle was engulfed by the sea at a North Wales beach. Just last week alone, two campervans ran into trouble at Traeth y Greigddu (Black Rock Sands) near Porthmadog. One narrowly escaped being overwhelmed by the rising tide, while the other wasn't as fortunate, becoming marooned as the waters rose on Friday evening, with recovery only possible on Saturday. Another mishap occurred over the weekend when a woman, believed to be staying at a neighbouring campsite, found her white VW Beetle trapped in sand on Saturday evening. Despite seeking assistance, the car was swallowed up by the night-time tide and only resurfaced the following morning. Local man Kevin Gibson, who has witnessed three similar incidents this week alone – and six throughout the year – responded to the distressed call from the VW owner, citing his past experience in beach vehicle recoveries. He said: "She called to say her car was stuck in the sand and if I could help but I no longer work on recoveries so I advised her to try to get the details to contact the council which are on signs at the entrance. She said she was staying at a local campsite and didn't really know the area." He commented: "This is the third time in a week here. I do feel sorry for the people, it is shame for them. These are often expensive vehicles so it is a lot to lose and I don't know what the situation is with insurance when this happens." One reader Lucy1967 asks: "Are there warning signs there?" Emsiebabes81 responds: "Yes, as you drive onto the beach. Clearly not visible enough." Gwyndaffy adds: "Yes it's called the sea. The big wet thing that approaches rapidly." LovelyChris remarks: "It's common sense sea comes in and out why should they put signs up." Bytchwivwings questions: "When are they going to learn to read?" Rathers agrees: "Just what I was going to say. I have been to this lovely beach many times and stayed at the top of the beach and never had a problem." Criccieth says: "It's not a bloody lake, it's the sea!" Iagollewjones comments: "She didn't know the area! You do now. You don't have to be a geography professor to work out it's a flat sandy beach with tides that go in and out twice a day. Go to the lake district next year, it's not tidal. If I lived in Morfa Bychan I'd be on the hunt for an old Telehandler, make a fortune each year pulling them out, I'd even do a dance on tik tok to lure even more of them!" Happenstonotcareatall12 sympathises: "She made a mistake why go on and on and on and on and on and on?" Outofhere criticises: "Entitled to do what they want. No thought for people who rescue them or the potential pollution." Joskinner wonders: "Why, why, why do people feel the need to take a vehicle on to the beach? Baffling." Borntobemild comments: "It seems that most of the vehicles getting stuck are white. I'm not sure if this is a coincidence or if it says something about the owners of white vehicles." Llaregub says: "What would be the stance of the insurance company in such a situation?" Captcheese replies: "A beach isn't exactly a road, so I'd say it's a bit dubious." ThePickledLiver chimes in with: "Even comprehensive cover usually excludes any off-road use. Then there's typically a 'reasonable care' clause, so I reckon an insurer could invoke that as well. Many years ago, a tree fell in high winds and just clipped the corner of my new-ish Dolomite. The insurer reduced the payout by 50% because the storm was forecasted and 'reasonable care' would have been me moving the car away from trees. "I know times have changed and they're a bit more lenient these days, but I reckon the insured ignoring salty water that appears every six hours, and having passed warning signs, means they could - and should - be looking at full loss." Rojer says: " BBC Wales should create a TV programme about this. It would be very exciting i.e. will the owner swim out and save the car in time or not?" Kaliyuga666 writes: "I can't help but laugh at these people. Vehicles should not be allowed on beaches, end of story."
Daily Express
27-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Over 100 at excavators live demo event in Penampang
Published on: Sunday, April 27, 2025 Published on: Sun, Apr 27, 2025 By: Diana Liu, Esther Glorie Leow Text Size: David and Rosalind in a group photo with other attendees at the event. PENAMPANG: More than 100 builders, contractors, engineers and industry professionals attended the JC Bamford Excavators Ltd (JCB) Live Demo Event hosted by Pansar Heavy Equipment Sdn Bhd in collaboration with the Sabah Builders Association (SBA) on Saturday. The event showcased seven advanced JCB's machinery, including the robust 3CX Plus Pro Max Backhoe Loader equipped with a 6-in-1 bucket, ideal for contractors who want multi-functionality in one machine for tasks like loading, grading, digging, and grabbing, along with the Excavator, Telehandler, and other models. The Excavator was built for heavy-duty performance, while the Telehandler excels in high-reach loading. The Mini Excavator stands out with its compact design, agility, and zero-tail swing. The Single Drum Compactor is ideal for road and soil compaction, and the Skid Steer Loader is versatile in tight spaces. The Articulated Boom provides safe and stable access for elevated work. Other than that, the programme also introduced JCB's hydrogen engine technology, a zero-carbon innovation currently available in Europe. Although not yet offered in Malaysia, the showcase aimed to raise awareness and foster discussions on sustainable construction solutions. Pansar Chief Operating Officer David Tai expressed optimism about Sabah's outlook, describing it as a beautiful land with entrepreneurial people. 'There has been so much development. I remember how, when we first moved to our current office, I stood at the balcony with our MD and wondered how we were going to utilise all this space. 'Today, thanks to the growth in the Sabah economy, we already ran out of space. There are so many big projects like the Tenom Dam, Lahad Datu army camp, Sogip expansion, E Steel factory, Pan Borneo and others that give us opportunities to build the business, and improve the lives of Sabahans,' he said. He said this during his speech at the event held at Micheel Construction Workshop, Jalan Lomunu, Kibabaig, here. Also present were SBA Deputy President Johnny Wong, representing SBA President Paul Luk Tzun Kee, Micheel Construction Holding Sdn Bhd Managing Director and Persatuan Keturunan Vun Sabah Chairman Datuk Michael Voon, Sabah Quarry Owners Association President Datuk Ringo Wong, Pansar Regional Manager Rosalind Law and others. David highlighted the strong partnership between JCB and Pansar, noting that both companies share a commitment to delivering top-notch products and services to customers. He said JCB has been pushing boundaries for 80 years and remains a true manufacturer, with almost every part of its machines made in-house. It also maintains a ready stock of parts to support its products. David also expressed his gratitude to customers, saying that their support has made JCB the market leader in backhoe loaders, the top brand in telehandlers, and one of the major heavy equipment players in East Malaysia. Meanwhile, Rosalind said their goal is to make the best machines more accessible to Sabahans. 'And that includes bringing visibility to the global shift toward sustainable technologies,' she said. Johnny described the event as more than just a demo, calling it a significant step forward for Sabah's construction industry. 'This demo proves Sabah's contractors are ready for what is next, and we are proud to work with Pansar to bring this level of innovation and partnership to our members,' he said. A JCB customer described the brand as more than just machinery. 'JCB is not just a machine, it is a partner in progress,' the customer said. An exclusive offer was also launched during the event, giving attendees access to limited-time promotions as part of Pansar's commitment to supporting local builders and contractors. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
