Locals demand Royal Mail move postbox from ‘dangerous’ slope after 86-year-old man slipped while trying to send a letter

Locals in Cornwall are demanding Royal Mail move a postbox from a ‘dangerous’ slope, fearing it could be hazardous during wet and icy conditions. 

Residents of Lynher Drive in Saltash, Cornwall, demanded that the ‘slippery’ slope  be relocated as it poses the danger of serious injury. 

An 86-year-old man recently slipped over while posting a letter and a local Facebook group has shared messages warning other residents to ‘be so careful’. 

One person wrote: ‘I have to say the position of this postbox makes me anxious. I find the slope a bit of a challenge so I will always use the one by the shop!

An 86-year-old man recently slipped over while posting a letter using the postbox on a slope

Residents have warned other locals to ‘be so careful’ when treading the slope in icy conditions

‘To some it doesn’t seem a big deal but when you have a disability which effects mobility & balance it’s not great.’

Another resident wrote: ‘Totally agree, hate walking up that slope when it’s wet, have to be so careful and when it’s icy it’s the walk of potential broken bones [sic].’

A third added: ‘Totally agree!’ While a fourth said: ‘I agree Di it is very slippery when muddy. Moving it would be simple.’

Another said: ‘This postbox is on a dangerous slope. It should be moved.’

Royal Mail has been contacted for comment