UK - Trucker Quits Job Minutes After Winning $210000 Lottery Alongside Wife: 'Lucky Sod' | Benzinga
A UK truck driver and his wife both won the lottery, leading to a life-changing decision for the couple.
What Happened: Tony Hedley, a 68-year-old truck driver from Newcastle, England, and his wife, Christine, were both winners of the People’s Postcode Lottery, according to the BBC. Each of their tickets was worth £166,666 (approximately $210,000), reported Business Insider.
Upon receiving the life-changing news while in his truck, Tony promptly called his employer and announced his resignation. “I’m not coming in tomorrow, and this is my last shift,” he told them.
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The Independent quoted Hedley, who has driven a truck for 42 years, saying: “I got back to the base, I dropped the trailer off, and my manager said, ‘You lucky sod,’ shook my hand and wished me all the best.”
After 42 years of truck driving, Tony felt it was time for a break. He plans to use the winnings ...