A colossal machine ripped through the heart of Wolverhampton on Saturday evening, leaving onlookers stunned and authorities scrambling. A 24-tonne earthmover, reported stolen, became an instrument of chaos, culminating in a dramatic collision with a Royal Mail lorry.
The rampage began hours earlier, the massive vehicle lumbering through the city centre. Witnesses described a scene of disbelief as the bulldozer relentlessly pushed forward, defying attempts to halt its progress.
Charlene Harris, a local resident, was enjoying a quiet evening at a pub when the unfolding drama drew a crowd to the street. “Everyone rushed out to see what was happening,” she recalled, “It initially looked like police were intercepting the Royal Mail van, but then we saw a police officer *driving* it.”
The van, strategically positioned, was a desperate attempt to block the bulldozer’s path. Officers urgently warned bystanders to retreat as word spread that the enormous machine was heading directly towards them from Willenhall.
Harris continued, “The bulldozer simply plowed through the lorry without hesitation. It was unbelievable. The sheer number of police officers trying to intervene was astonishing.” The force of the impact reverberated through the area.
The earthmover finally ground to a halt on New Road, Willenhall, at 8:15 pm, bringing an end to the extraordinary pursuit. The driver, now in custody, faces a litany of charges.
Authorities have arrested the man on suspicion of multiple offenses, including drink driving, dangerous driving, theft, and threatening behaviour. Investigations are ongoing as police attempt to unravel the motives behind this brazen act.
The incident has sparked widespread discussion, with some drawing comparisons to the infamous “Killdozer” incident of years past. The scale of the destruction and the audacity of the act have left a lasting impression on the community.
