Many other roads were also affected - the A34, A40 and the Oxford ring road had to close following a series of accidents on Sunday night.

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The catamaran, which is the size of the centre court at Wimbledon, was unveiled by the Queen in March but suffered a series of accidents during sea trials.

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Ironically Hayward came into his job three years ago promising to focus on safety after a series of accidents, including the 2005 Texas City, Tex. refinery explosion that killed 15 people.

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Knowsley's Labour MP George Howarth tabled a Commons Early Day Motion last year claiming the complex posed "a considerable risk" to the public, workforce and fire service following a series of accidents and fires.

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The US government will drop an investigation into the Ford Explorer requested by tyre maker Firestone over a series of fatal accidents involving the vehicle.

BBC: US drops Explorer tyre probe

It took a series of high-speed accidents--including Wolfgang von Trips killing himself and 11 spectators in a 1961 crash-- before officials added a few chicanes and barriers to slow things down, albeit reluctantly.

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Gasoline production has been limited by a series of refinery shutdowns, some for planned maintenance, others because of accidents.

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