Tag: Pedestrian Safety
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Police appeal after 78-year-old woman killed in Asda Oldham car park
Tragic incident in Asda Oldham car park raises concerns A tragic incident in the car park of a popular Oldham supermarket has drawn national attention as police appeal for the victim’s family to come forward. The 78-year-old woman, who was identified by officials only after next-of-kin were notified, was fatally struck while reportedly making her…
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Enforcement Gaps Persist: Safety Lapses After Tighter LED Wreath Rules
Background: Tighter Rules, Ongoing Dangers In Singapore, authorities tightened regulations around decorative LED installations after a spate of incidents raised concerns about public safety. The aim was clear: ensure electrical projects in residential areas meet stricter standards to protect pedestrians, especially children. Yet, three years on, residents and safety watchers say enforcement gaps persist, leaving…
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Hit by a Falling LED Wreath: Enforcement Gaps Persist Three Years After Tightened Rules
Background: Tightened Rules and the Promise of Safer Streets Singapore introduced stricter regulations on decorative LED displays to curb injuries from falling or collapsing fixtures. The measures focused on securing installation, ensuring weather resistance, and mandating routine inspections for temporary holiday adornments. City planners, safety advocates, and residents hoped the new rules would dramatically reduce…
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Elderly man hospitalized after being knocked down by car in Hougang
Incident details in Hougang In Singapore, a 73-year-old man was hospitalized after he was knocked down by a car while crossing a traffic junction in Hougang on November 23. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene near the intersection of Hougang Avenue, where the elderly pedestrian was struck and subsequently conveyed to a hospital for…
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Elderly Man Injured After Being Knocked Down by Car in Hougang
Overview of the incident A 73-year-old man was taken to hospital after being knocked down by a car while crossing a traffic junction in Hougang on November 23. The incident underscores the vulnerability of elderly pedestrians in busy urban intersections and the importance of road safety awareness for all road users. The Singapore Civil Defence…
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PC charged over Christmas Eve patrol car death in Liverpool
Overview of the case An off-duty or on-duty police officer has been charged in connection with the death of a young woman who was struck by a patrol car on Christmas Eve in Liverpool. Rachael Moore, 22, was walking home from her job as a carer when she was hit on Sheil Road in the…
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Seven Charged in Singapore for Driving Without Due Care After 8 Injured in Collision
Overview: Seven Charged in Singapore for Driving Without Due Care Seven motorists appeared in court on November 19 in Singapore, charged with driving without reasonable consideration. The charges allege that their actions behind the wheel caused hurt or grievous hurt to others. The incident resulted in eight people being injured, spanning cyclists, motorcyclists, a passenger…
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Weeting car crash: girl dies after being hit by car
Tragic incident on Lynn Road in Weeting A young girl was fatally injured after being struck by a blue Dacia Duster on Lynn Road in Weeting, near Brandon. The collision occurred at approximately 5:30pm on Saturday, prompting an emergency response that included airlifting the child to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge with life-threatening injuries. Emergency services…
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Gabriola Island Pushes for Village Trail Extension to Ease BC Ferries Terminal Traffic
Growing Demand for a Safer, More Efficient Route Residents of Gabriola Island, near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, are raising concerns about traffic congestion and pedestrian safety around the BC Ferries terminal. A growing chorus from the Gabriola community, led by the Gabriola Transportation Society, is pushing for a trail extension that would connect the ferry…
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Gabriola Island Seeks Trail Extension After Traffic Chaos at BC Ferries Terminal
Growing concerns over traffic near Gabriola’s BC Ferries terminal Residents on Gabriola Island, just off Nanaimo, are sounding the alarm over regular traffic chaos at the BC Ferries terminal. Long wait times, gridlock during peak travel, and safety concerns for pedestrians and cyclists have highlighted the need for a more connected transportation network. A vocal…