Zebra crossing on Beatles’ album deemed death trap

LONDON - The zebra crossing featured on the cover of the Beatles’ album ‘Abbey Road’ has been seen as a death trap by officials, who now want to remove it.

Councillors want it removed, as there have been a number of accidents caused by tourists flocking to be photographed on the road.

The accident rate has been on the rise, with there being four more this decade than during the 80s and 90s.

Last weekend marked the 40th anniversary of the photo taken outside the Abbey Road recording studio in St John’s Wood, North West London.

Hundreds of fans gathered there on Saturday as Sgt Pepper’s Only Dartboard Band, dressed in replica clothing, played Beatles hits.

But Lindsey Hall, a councillor in the Abbey Road ward, pointed out there had been 22 accidents there since 2000.

“Maybe it’s time to end this once and for all and move the zebra crossing. It may end up with that,” the Sun quoted her as saying.

Colleague Judith Warner added: “I have asked our transport department if it is in the most appropriate place.”

Fans vowed to fight any attempts to move the iconic crossing, and a spokesman for Westminster City Council hinted they may let it be.

“There is nothing to indicate any more cause for concern than on any other road,” he said. (ANI)