The Dark Blob of Elksley
On the A57 in Elksley, Nottinghamshire, a rather bizarre incident took place that has left many questions unanswered. A bus driver and conductor were driving along this stretch of road when they reported hitting a dark, non-human shape that let out a blood-curdling scream on impact. The bus came to a halt and both the driver and conductor searched the road and surrounding area but failed to find whatever they thought they had run over. The incident has left many wondering what exactly they hit.
Historical records of the area do not provide much context for this incident but it is worth noting that the A57 is a major road that has been in use for many years. The lack of evidence or witnesses to what exactly was hit has led to much speculation about the incident. The fact that two people witnessed the incident and reported it makes it a credible event but the nature of what was seen has left it open to interpretation.
The A57 has been in use for many years
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