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• A man who sued TNT after losing an arm following a collision with one of its trucks, has been ordered to pay for the damage to the vehicle.
David Cannon of Camberley, Surrey had "clearly been drinking" and had not been wearing a seat belt when he was involved in the accident, a High Court judge has ruled. But TNT says it will not press Cannon for payment. Counsel Christopher Purchas QC said his client felt "the greatest sympathy for Mr Cannon for the tragic injuries he suffered"
Cannon was thrown clear of his car by the impact of the collision, which happened in West Byfleet, Surrey seven years ago. He was caught up in the truck's back wheels and suffered multiple injuries. E A truck operator whose Ereg Volvo was wrecked by a falling tree is suing the Department of the Environment for compensation.
Steve Chitty (Abattoir) of Guildford alleges that the department's workmen failed to ensure that the tree fell away from the road — it caused almost £20,000 of damage.