crash barrier

British

noun

a barrier erected along the centre of a motorway, around a racetrack, etc, for safety purposes

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An inquest opening at Wells Town Hall heard Tamzin, who was a student, got out of the car and crossed the road before climbing the crash barrier.

From BBC

It is believed no one was injured and no cars were hit as the plane landed on the central crash barrier at around 18:15 BST.

From BBC

A red flag ended the session with a few minutes left after Hamilton made an uncharacteristic error, oversteering and slamming the crash barrier with his front left tire.

From Washington Times

"I was worried I'd have to climb over the crash barrier and be left stood at the side of the road," she said.

From Fox News

Grosjean's crash was one of the most dramatic in many years, as his Haas car split the crash barrier, and was suspended in it on its side.

From BBC

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