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Driver who shouted at Nigel Farage crashes shortly after

Published 23 July 2026

A driver who shouted an obscenity at Reform UK leader Nigel Farage crashed her car into another vehicle just seconds later, an incident the politician described as "instant karma." The collision occurred on the evening of Tuesday, July 21, in Clacton, Essex, where Farage was campaigning.

Video footage posted by Farage on social media shows him standing by a roadside with supporters. A grey Vauxhall Astra drives past, and a woman is heard shouting an insult from the open window. Moments later, the car fails to stop at a red traffic light and collides with the rear of a stationary BMW. A person off-camera is heard remarking, "She won't be doing that again in a hurry."

Farage shared the clip with the caption, "This lady shouted abuse at me and then crashed her own car. That's what you might call instant karma!" The online reaction was divided, with some criticizing Farage for appearing to celebrate a potential accident, while others suggested the driver's inattention was to blame. The circumstances of the crash, including whether there were any injuries or a police response, have not been officially confirmed.

The incident comes amid heightened concerns over Farage's personal...

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