by Tom Walsh
Businesses and residents come to aid of holidaymakers in Woolacombe after being stuck following a collision
Whoever said chivalry was dead obviously hasn’t visited Woolacombe. Well, either that or us caravanners just have a certain je ne sais quoi about us that just makes people be nice.
Hundreds of caravans and motorhomes became stuck in lay-bys and fields in the Devon district after the roads around Woolacombe became gridlocked when two vehicles collided last Saturday morning (July 26th).
To make matters worse it was a ‘changeover day’ with large amounts of tourists coming in and out of the area.
Rather than just allowing them to sit it out, many Woolacombe business owners and residents came to the aid of the stuck caravanners and motorhomers, bringing them refreshments as well as ensuring they were comfortable, inviting them into local homes and businesses to sit it out.
Thanks to special efforts from local businesses and residents alongside the emergency services, the caravans were eventually released to go on their way.
Woolacombe is an extremely popular destination for caravanners at this time of year with many heading down to enjoy the coastal sights – if the sights are as nice as the locals, we can certainly see why.
