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