Residents across Twigworth and neighbouring parishes have been left deeply concerned following reports that a child was struck by a car on the A38 Tewkesbury Road on 6 May 2026 and taken to hospital.
While the full circumstances surrounding the incident are not yet known, local Parish Councils have for some time been calling for reduced speed limits, safer pedestrian crossing points, and improved road safety measures along this increasingly dangerous stretch of the A38.
Our thoughts are with the child and their family at this difficult time. We sincerely hope for a swift recovery and that the injuries sustained are not serious.
Sadly, many residents will say this incident comes as no surprise.
People living in Twigworth hear it every day and witness it regularly — speeding traffic, dangerous overtaking, near misses, and pedestrians attempting to cross one of the busiest roads in the area with very little protection. Residents are now asking: how many more accidents or near misses must communities endure before meaningful action is finally taken?
Children walking to bus stops, elderly residents, parents with prams, dog walkers, cyclists and local families are all placed at risk simply trying to move safely through their own village.
Over recent years, Twigworth and surrounding parishes have experienced significant housing growth and increased traffic volumes, yet pedestrian infrastructure has failed to keep pace with that expansion.
In Twigworth, there are no dedicated pedestrian crossing facilities along most of the village, aside from the small refuge islands near the Twigworth Green roundabout. For many residents living further along the A38, these offer little practical help when trying to safely cross to reach businesses, bus stops, homes, or community facilities.
Pedestrians are often forced to navigate narrow pavements while vehicles continue travelling through the village at speed, despite the recently introduced 40mph limit. We have also received reports from residents who have experienced drivers dangerously overtaking within the new speed restriction zone itself.
Residents and Parish Councils alike are now calling for Gloucestershire County Council Highways to take urgent and decisive action before another serious incident occurs.
The community deserves safer roads, proper crossing points, effective speed enforcement, and infrastructure that reflects the reality of a growing village — not continued delay while residents risk their safety every day.
Twigworth Parish Council Gloucestershire 