Bad end to a great holiday.

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Bad end to a great holiday.

· Posted: 03.08.2013 · #1

Just heard from John and Emily (Flansvan) they have been in an accident in France on their way to get the boat home.

Thankfully no one is hurt but they reckon their van is wrote off, they will explain better when they get home but scaffold bars came of a lorry and went through their van.

If anyone see's them on route or are on the same crossing from Cherbourg - bring them over a G&T and stop for a chat, I am sure they will appreciate it.

John & Emily: glad you are both ok!

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· Posted: 03.08.2013 · #2

sh*t, that's terrible news only glad to hear they are okay, a van can be replaced, but people can't

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· Posted: 03.08.2013 · #3

Very annoying for any type of damage to happen but at least they were unhurt and were on the way home.

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· Posted: 03.08.2013 · #4

Terrible bad luck, but at least they are not injured. Best wishes John and Emily.

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· Posted: 03.08.2013 · #5

Well I am really glad to hear that they are both OK and did not suffer any injury. Scaffolding falling of a lorry .... well that could have been catastrophic.

Loosing your van like that is a huge disappointment. So our thoughts are with you both.

Our best wishes are with you in overcoming this setback and hopefully it will not stop you getting out there motorhoming again.

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· Posted: 03.08.2013 · #6

John & Emily, We are very sorry to hear about your accident! On a more positive note it would be worse if it happened on the way out and as was already said ye are lucky that ye are not injured and the van can be replaced.

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· Posted: 03.08.2013 · #7

They are on the ferry and are feeling happier now as they said no one died and the van is driveable

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· Posted: 03.08.2013 · #8

Glad to hear they are both OK. But sorry to hear it happened.
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· Posted: 03.08.2013 · #9

Emily and John
What an end to a great holiday, but at least it was the end and not the start. You both unhurt is the most important thing, will see you both soon soon to catch up.
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· Posted: 03.08.2013 · #10

Very sad to hear this. Glad your both ok.

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· Posted: 03.08.2013 · #11

Thank you all ! Anyone got a spare passenger side for a 3 yr old Swift Sundance please let us know. Required parts are the rear of the van, and full length of the passenger side, including main door, double glazed window, & passenger door!! T-cut is not going to do the job on this occasion! Hard to believe an hour before I was using a cloth to clean a few files off the window & complaining about a few black streaks! John & Emily

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· Posted: 03.08.2013 · #12

Yeah John I know how it is but focus on the fact that you and Emily is ok. It's so disappointing and we treat our motorhomes like ourselves but as long as you and Emily is ok then everything else in time will be sorted out. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

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· Posted: 04.08.2013 · #13

Really sorry to read this one,thank goodness you are both ok. i have travelled France the last couple of years and dread the thought of this happening. Hope you get everything sorted and back on the road soon.

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· Posted: 04.08.2013 · #14

Sorry to hear that John and Emily, but at least you are both able to talk about it thankfully. Keep the chins up and be happy as a Motorhome can be replaced.

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· Posted: 04.08.2013 · #15

Thanks all. We got the other drivers details, insurance etc all forms completed and Aviva informed. We hope the insurance company are as good as their word and the details are genuine! I will post the photos of the damage which is painful to look at. Be aware French police are not interested in your incident unless someone is injured no matter what the damage is. I met an irishman on the ferry who when told of the incident said "it's history now, so you can deal with it, nobody died" As he said this a flake of paint from the ferry funnel fell into his pint glass. He carried on drinking his pint despite the risk of lead poisoning. So we will keep calm and carry on!

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· Posted: 05.08.2013 · #16

Sorry to hear this. I'm glad you're both ok. I hope it all gets sorted satisfactorily and quickly for you.

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· Posted: 05.08.2013 · #17

Sorry To Here This Has Happened... Very Glad You Both Are ok.
Alfie & Catherine.

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· Posted: 05.08.2013 · #18

really sorry to hear this sad news...

but delighted you are both okay, as said earlier the van can be repaired or replaced,

lets hope ye stay on the road and keep sleeping around!!!

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· Posted: 06.08.2013 · #19

Sorry to hear about what happened.
Glad you are both ok.
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· Posted: 19.11.2013 · #20

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John & Emily,

How did ye get on with the Repairs of the Van, are ye back on the Road yet and did the other guy's Insurance cover the Damage?

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· Posted: 19.11.2013 · #21

Sorry to hear about this guys. Hope you get on the road again soon.

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