The Motorway

In Rochdale, a pair of boy racers collide, leaving their vehicle badly and significantly damaged. Patrollers Gavin and Ryan attempt to carefully pull the wreck off the road, but with just two wheels still attached, the tow proves difficult in a challenging operation.

The programme is a short episode that centres on a road‑safety incident in Rochdale. It follows a group of young “boy racers” who lose control of their vehicle, bringing the drama of a crash to a local thoroughfare. The focus is on the immediate aftermath and the practical response required to keep traffic moving. When the crash occurs, two patrollers – Gavin and Ryan – arrive on the scene to deal with the wreckage. Their job is to pull the damaged car off the road, but the vehicle has already lost most of its wheels. With only two wheels still attached, the task quickly proves to be a tricky tow, demanding careful manoeuvring and a lot of effort from the pair. The limited wheel contact makes the car unstable, turning a routine removal into a delicate operation. Gavin and Ryan have to coordinate their movements to prevent the wreck from rolling or sliding further into the traffic lane. Their attempts highlight the challenges faced by road‑patrol crews when a vehicle is severely compromised. Despite the difficulty, the two patrollers persist, working to clear the obstruction and restore safety to the roadway. Their determination underscores the practical realities of handling a partially collapsed vehicle on a busy street in Rochdale.