Tag #Road Safety

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Queensland Road Toll Soars, Vulnerable Users Disproportionately Affected

Queensland's 2023 road toll of 301 was the highest since 2009, with 17 deaths already this year—double last year's figure. Police are particularly concerned about the surge in fatalities among vulnerable road users like motorcyclists and pedestrians, prompting a data collection initiative to underst...

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70 Dead in Nigeria Fuel Tanker Explosion Amid Economic Crisis

At least 70 people died in central Nigeria on January 18th after a fuel tanker exploded, engulfing a crowd collecting fuel amid a severe economic crisis, exacerbated by the removal of fuel subsidies, highlighting dangerous conditions for the population.

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30 km/h Speed Limits: Reduced Accidents and Improved Urban Safety

Multiple European countries have reduced urban speed limits to 30 km/h, resulting in fewer accidents and animal fatalities. Studies show this decreases reaction time and improves safety for vulnerable road users.

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Novosibirsk Trolleybus Accident: Pregnant Woman Killed, Driver Denies Fault

A 66-year-old trolleybus driver in Novosibirsk struck and killed a pregnant 25-year-old woman and injured her 4-year-old son on October 28th, 2024, while the mother and son were crossing the street at a crosswalk; the driver, who has seven prior red-light tickets this year, denies fault.

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M-40 Highway Fatality: Court Rules Driver Partially Responsible

A 57-year-old man was fatally struck while crossing Spain's M-40 highway on July 13, 2020; a court ruled the driver 25% responsible due to insufficient following distance, resulting in a €90,000 payout to the victim's family.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Speeding Driver Jailed for Fatal Crash on A85

George Murphy, a 55-year-old driver with prior offenses, was jailed for 7.5 years and banned from driving for life after causing a fatal head-on collision on March 31, 2023, on the A85 in Argyll, Scotland, killing Martin and Josephine Cousland while overtaking multiple vehicles and ignoring warning ...

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Icy Road After Repairs Leads to Fatal Accident in Novosibirsk Oblast

On January 2, 2025, a family from Novosibirsk Oblast lost their 10-year-old daughter in a car accident on the K-17R highway (kilometer 75) due to icy road conditions following recent repairs, resulting in a call for a thorough investigation into road maintenance practices.

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Funding Reinstated for Northern Ireland's Road Safety GCSE

Following 2023 cuts, funding for Northern Ireland's GCSE in Motor Vehicle and Road User Studies, a course including moped training and road safety education, has been reinstated by Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd, impacting nearly 60 schools.

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Coroner Calls for Ban on Young Drivers Carrying Passengers After Fatal Crash

A coroner has called for a ban on newly qualified drivers carrying passengers after a 19-year-old driver, Joe Walsh, killed himself and a friend in a high-speed, alcohol and drug-impaired crash in West Yorkshire on October 20, 2023, five months after passing his driving test.

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Safe Car Seat Practices for Babies and Young Children

Parents are warned against using bulky clothing and thick hats in car seats due to safety risks, especially for babies under one year old who should not be in a car seat for more than two hours; in 2023, 23 children under 15 died in car accidents and 486 were seriously injured.

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Unbelted Teen Dies in Car Crash, Prompts Seatbelt Campaign

17-year-old Phoebe Johnson died in a Derbyshire car crash in October 2021 because she wasn't wearing a seatbelt; her mother now supports a campaign to increase seatbelt use after the intoxicated driver and a front seat passenger survived.

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Nottinghamshire Flood Wardens Face Abuse from Drivers Ignoring Road Closures

Flood wardens in Nottinghamshire, England, are facing verbal and physical abuse from frustrated drivers ignoring road closures during flooding, despite their efforts to protect communities and property.

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