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The Vanishing Road Ghost

A10 between Foxton and Royston, Foxton, Cambridge Apparition Unknown

On a summer morning, a driver and their passenger were travelling along the A10 near Foxton when they spotted a man in a light-coloured jacket and dark trousers crossing the road in front of them. The driver was concerned for the pedestrian's safety but as they watched, the man seemingly vanished into thin air as he reached the other side of the road. What's particularly intriguing about this sighting is that the passenger didn't see the pedestrian at all, leaving the driver to wonder if they had really seen what they thought they had.

Historically, the A10 has been a major route through Cambridgeshire for centuries, and it's not uncommon for old roads like this to have associated ghost stories. While there's no specific information about the man in the light jacket, his sudden disappearance suggests that he might have been a phantom or a spirit of some kind. The fact that one witness saw him and the other didn't adds to the mystery, leaving us to ponder what really happened on that summer morning.

Historical Context

The A10 has been a major route through Cambridgeshire for centuries

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Summer morning, exact date not unknown
Postcode Area
SG8

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