10. Road to Nowhere

 
Wide empty road
 

Mac Hobbs, a Vehicle Recovery Driver, describes his work recovering vehicles after fatal crashes.

Episode Transcript

Mac Hobbs is a tow truck driver. He recovers vehicles from fatal car crashes and remote locations where people have taken their lives. The hardest part of his job? Reuniting the cars with the families left behind. 

Warning: This episode contains references to suicide. For information on organisations offering mental health support please contact:

Samaritans 24/7 crisis helpline: 116 123

Papyrus Helpline for under 35’s: 0800 068 4141

Calm: Campaign Against Living Miserably Helpline: 0800 58 58 58

SOBS: Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide Helpline: 0300 111 5065 

Produced by Georgie Vestey and Kate McAll, with original music by John Biddle and sound design by Iain Hunter.

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