Ever wondered what happens to the contents of a van when it crashes? Well, if I have successfully managed to upload these two videos onto YouTube (which is doubtful considering my appalling technical knowledge) then this is your chance.
They were filmed at TRL last week, and depict a van crashing at 30mph. Although there is a bulkhead fitted, it doesn’t withstand the force of the cargo. If this had been a real driver he would have been badly injured or even killed.
The crash test was part of a major FTA research project into the safe loading of vans, and you can read all about it in next week’s Motor Transport.

A view from the inside

Exterior view – check out the non-pedestrian-friendly copper pipes on the roof.