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Ghostly Figures on A421

Dual carriageway between Tingewick and Buckingham, A421, Buckinghamshire Apparition Modern

On a quiet stretch of road between Tingewick and Buckingham, a driver had a strange encounter on 17 January 2016 at 10:35. As he drove along the A421 dual carriageway, he spotted two figures crossing the road ahead. What made this sighting particularly unusual was that they seemed to vanish into thin air, disappearing into what looked like an out of sight staircase on the verge. But when the driver passed the verge, there was no sign of a staircase or any other exit that could have swallowed the figures whole. One of the men was described as very tall, while the other was short and wearing baggy clothing.

Imagine being on a drive through the Buckinghamshire countryside when you see something that makes you question what just happened. That's what happened on that January morning. The A421 has a long history dating back to the 1970s, and while there have been reports of ghostly apparitions and strange happenings in the area, this particular incident stands out. The witness's account is one of many that have been documented, and it adds to the growing list of unexplained occurrences on this stretch of road. While we can't say for certain what the driver saw, it's clear that something unusual caught his attention.

Historical Context

The A421 has been in use since the 1970s

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
17 January 2016, 10:35h
Postcode Area
MK18

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