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Tractor Crash Sparks Rural Road Safety Concerns | Edmonton News
A farmer in Ottawa narrowly escaped death when a semi-trailer slammed into his tractor, leaving him with minor injuries and a mangled machine. This near-disaster is part of a troubling pattern for the Waddell family, who’ve farmed the land for six generations — and face daily close calls with impatient, speeding drivers. Craig Waddell warns that rural roads are being treated like highways, with truckers often unaware of the space and patience needed for slow-moving farm equipment. Local officials acknowledge the growing traffic pressure and call for better driver behavior, not just route…
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