People living in what they say is a dangerous street are campaigning for a crossing after a woman pedestrian was paralysed following a car accident.

They have raised fears about the safety elderly people and schoolchildren attempting to cross Long Road, in Canvey.

Their action follows an accident three years ago when a resident from Abbeyfield House, in Long Road, was knocked down by a car.

Published Thursday November 14, 2002

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