CALLS are being made to make two of Hull's busiest roads safer after two people were killed in separate accidents.
A woman was killed when she was hit by a lorry in Hessle Road, west Hull, on Saturday and a man died on Friday after he was struck by a lorry on a pedestrian crossing in Holderness Road, east Hull.
The woman, a great-grandmother from the Gipsyville area, was pushing her one-year-old great-grandson in his pram when she was struck by the lorry near St Andrew's retail park in Hessle Road at the junction with Rugby Street.
The woman died on the way to hospital but the baby suffered only cuts and bruises.
The accident happened just before 1pm and the road was closed for a few hours while the road was cleared and the crash investigated.
Donna Finn, chairman of the Hessle Road Traders' Association, has been calling for improvements for some time.
She wants to open up Subway Street, West Dock Avenue and Harrow Street on to Witty Street to ease congestion.
Hull City Council is looking into opening up the three roads.
Mrs Finn said: "The reason these accidents are happening is that there is so much traffic held up as there is no egress from Hessle Road.
"I am more determined than ever now to get these roads opened up."
She also expressed concerns about there only being one way in and out of the St Andrew's Quay retail park.
She said: "The accident happened at the only way in and out of the shopping centre, which caused huge problems for the police trying to divert traffic.
"We need a separate entrance and exit."
The accident involved the second death of Hull's roads in just two days.
A 71-year-old man died after he was struck by a lorry in Holderness Road on Friday afternoon.
Floral tributes have been left at the scene, referring to the victim as "Irish John".
Ward councillor Gary Wareing believes more needs to be done to make Holderness Road safer.
He said: "The main problem we have is parking on the road or wagons unloading, which narrows the road, creating pinch points.
"It also means the view of motorists and pedestrians is hampered.
"I haven't had any complaints from residents since the tragic accident but we always welcome any suggestions people may have to improve safety."
Hull City Council has promised to investigate both accidents.
Graham Hall, assistant head of service for transport and asset management, said: "Our condolences go to the relatives of the two fatalities that happened this weekend in Holderness Road and Hessle Road.
"We investigate all accidents on the city's roads and consider if any improvements are necessary to try to prevent them happening again.
"At present, we are waiting for the reports from Humberside Police."
Anyone with information about the Hessle Road accident should call Humberside Police on 101, asking for extension 1127, and anyone who can help with the Holderness Road accident should also call 101.
