Frank Jones said he raised concerns about dangerous road where Elaine and Philip Marco died
A former Liverpool Council worker said he raised concerns and called for action about a road where a married couple died in flooded conditions last month.
The coroner has now asked Merseyside Police to carry out a full investigation into what took place, with Liverpool Council, United Utilities and Network Rail all expected to be involved.He worked for the local authority between 2005 and 2013 and said around 2007 and 2008 he raised concerns about the flooding in the road to managers several times.
"They could have put railway sleepers down to block the road when the rain was very bad to stop cars going through the area. I suggested that but again was told there was no money for it. Surely it wouldn't cost too much to at least put traffic lights or warning signs there. Last week inquests were opened for both Elaine and Philip Marco at Liverpool coroner's court, which heard of the desperate battle to save the couple,
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