Clydebank taxi driver attacked by orangeA TAXI driver was left traumatised after yobs smashed her vehicle’s windscreen with an ORANGE while she was driving.
SHOCKED: Theresa Martin’s taxi was struck — smashing her front windscreen on an early hours drive.
Theresa Martin was driving along Glasgow Road in Clydebank in the early hours of Thursday, July 9 when a black car approached and suddenly her window shattered.
The 58-year-old was given the fright of her life and nearly came off the road after being covered in glass particles.
Theresa had no idea what caused the impact but police investigated the stretch of road between Hardgate and Faifley and discovered that the missile was a large orange.
The mum-of-two, of Parkhall, told the Post: “It was a shock for that to happen — I could have been killed if I was going any faster.
“It smashed my whole window through, taking me completely by surprise. These idiots shouldn’t be allowed to get away with doing things like this to people.”
Theresa told the Post how she loves her job but has been left upset by the whole incident, and now has to foot a repair bill for her windscreen.
The married mum, who works with First Taxis in Bearsden, cannot afford to take much time off despite needing to relax after the incident.
Police told Theresa if she was going any faster the missile would have put the whole window through. Being startled while driving faster may have ended in a serious road accident.
After being struck she slammed on the brakes and executed an emergency stop.
She continued: “You don’t expect something to come flying out a car and smash your front windscreen.
“Thank god I didn’t have anyone in the car, someone could have been killed.
“They don’t realise what they’re doing to people who’re just trying to earn a living, people just like them.
“I love my job and I’m not going to let these idiots on the road make me stop or be scared to go out working.”
Police Scotland is currently investigating the matter and anyone with information should contact them on 101.
source:
http://www.clydebankpost.co.uk/news/rou ... by-orange/
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