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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Three young men killed in two separate car crashes on Co Tipperary roads

Two young men died in a fatal road collision involving four cars on a local road at Killeen, Ballinunty. Gardai said that shortly before 6pm, they and emergency services responded to a serious collision. Two young men, aged in their early 20s and late teens, who were occupants of one of the cars, were pronounced dead at the scene. Two women, both aged in their 20s and travelling in a second car, were taken by ambulance to Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

'Confident' London drivers are far more likely to crash on country roads, study finds

London drivers crash on country roads more often than other UK drivers despite higher confidence; rural roads have higher death rates and need safety measures.
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fromSocial Media Explorer
3 months ago

California Tops Nation in Truck Crashes, Study Reveals Delivery Pressures Behind Rising Risks - Social Media Explorer

California experiences the highest number of truck collisions, driven by e-commerce-driven fleet expansion causing heavier traffic, fatigued drivers, and more high-risk crashes.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'A little child came out of the back of the car and jumped into my arms' - what it's like to be first on the scene of a road accident

Survivors, loved ones, witnesses, and first responders all suffer profound effects from the fatalities on Irish roads. This impact is often unnoticed yet undeniably significant, with the emotional and psychological toll extending far beyond the immediate tragedies.
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