Councillors welcome 'crash black spot' road changes

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        September 25, 2026

Councillors welcome 'crash black spot' road changes

Good Morning Reading — 2026-09-25

Kings Road in Reading had three crashes with injuries reported at the start of this year.
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Councillors welcome 'crash black spot' road changes
• Kings Road in Reading had three crashes with injuries reported at the start of this year.
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