The BBC article titled "Dust from lorries has damaged my eyesight" covers the ongoing pollution issue caused by Aggregate Industries in Chelmsford, where their lorries frequently travel through the area. Dave Brown, a former employee of New Again Auto Reconditioning, claims that health problems from dust kicked up by these lorries, particularly damage to his eyesight, led him to quit his job. The article highlights that Gary Wray, owner of the business, has taken a public stand by uploading a video on his Dusty Chelmsford website, blaming the company for lorries that are "regularly overloaded with no covers" and contributing to dangerous levels of dust and debris.
Although Aggregate Industries acknowledged the issue and claimed to have made "extensive improvements" at their Chelmsford site, residents and employees continue to suffer from the effects. James Dyas, another employee at New Again, required hospital treatment for an eye injury due to the dust. Despite pledges to reduce debris, Gary Wray believes the issue is more widespread than realized, with lorries exceeding 25 tonnes racing through the city.
The Chelmsford City Council, which has been involved since receiving the first complaint in May 2022, conducted investigations and provided guidance to the company. However, despite some progress, residents and businesses like New Again remain concerned about the health risks posed by the ongoing dust problem.
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