KitSandeman commented Numerous failings by NET contributed to death of man on tram...

A coroner has said a number of failings by Nottingham Express Transport contributed to the death of a 51-year-old man who was killed when he was hit by a tram in August last year. Peter Rothwell was lying on the track in dark clothing with his feet facing towards the oncoming tram when he died. He had a blood alcohol level of 408mg in 100ml of blood, more than five times the legal drink driving limit, and the court heard he had a long-term history of alcohol abuse dating back more than 30...