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Coventry Phantom Lorry Haunting

A4028 road, Coventry, Westmidlands Apparition Early 20th century

On the A4028 road, connecting Coventry and Rugby, a bizarre phantom lorry has been spotted by numerous drivers. This ghostly HGV is said to travel at speed, only to vanish just before hitting the vehicle in front of it. Imagine driving eastbound on a quiet evening, when suddenly a large lorry appears out of nowhere, seemingly on a collision course - only to disappear into thin air. It's a chilling experience that has left many witnesses shaken.

Dating back to the early twentieth century, this haunting has been reported by multiple drivers. Another version of the story, which emerged in the 1930s, describes the phantom lorry moving straight across the road, emerging from a hedge before vanishing into another. The fact that these sightings have been reported over several decades suggests that this haunting is more than just a one-off anomaly. It's possible that the lorry is a residual apparition, replaying a tragic event that occurred on this road many years ago.

Historical Context

The A4028 road has undergone changes over the years, possibly becoming the A428.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Early twentieth century?
Postcode Area
CV1

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