Tag: traffic fatalities
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WA road toll 2025: Deaths slip from 2024 but still echo decade high
Overview: A year of slight decline amid a persistently high toll The official road fatality statistics for Western Australia released on December 22 show a modest dip in 2025, with 181 deaths recorded on WA roads compared with 188 in 2024. While the reduction offers a small glimmer of progress, it does not erase the…
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WA Road Toll 2025: Deaths Dip but Remain High
Overview: WA road toll in 2025 Western Australia recorded 181 road deaths in 2025, according to official statistics updated on December 22. While this marks a slight improvement from 188 deaths in 2024, the figure remains higher than the decade’s average. The trend reflects a mixed picture for road safety, with marginal gains in some…
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WA road toll 2025: Deaths dip from 2024 but remain above decade average as national toll climbs
WA road toll 2025: A modest drop but a grim national trend persists Western Australia recorded a slight improvement in road safety in 2025, with 181 recorded deaths, according to official statistics updated on December 22. That figure marks a decrease from 188 deaths in 2024, but it still sits well above the average toll…
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Concern Over Ireland’s 2025 road fatalities prompts calls for action
2025 fatalities at a glance Irish road safety has become a matter of urgent public concern in 2025. Gardaí figures show 179 fatal collisions across the year, resulting in 190 fatalities on public roads and in public places such as car parks. These numbers, while reflecting a broader trend of vehicle travel, underscore the ongoing…
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Three Dead After Horror Day on Queensland’s Roads: A Tragic Toll Across South-East Queensland
Overview: A Day of Tragedy on Queensland’s Roads Three people lost their lives in three separate motor vehicle incidents across south-east Queensland yesterday, marking a devastating day on the state’s roads. Emergency services responded to multiple crashes in distinct locations, underscoring concerns about road safety in busy urban and rural corridors. The incidents occurred within…
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California Crash: Indian-Origin Truck Driver Charged with Homicide Despite No DUI Findings
Overview A fatal crash in California last month has put an Indian-origin truck driver at the center of a contentious legal battle. Officials confirmed that the driver was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident, yet he has been charged with homicide. The charges reflect prosecutors’ assertions that…
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Canberra Motorcyclist Dies After Hitting Parked Truck
Tragic crash claims the life of a young rider A 29-year-old motorcyclist died Saturday night after his bike collided with the back of a parked truck in Canberra. The incident marks the seventh road fatality in the territory this year, underscoring ongoing concerns about rider safety and road conditions. Emergency services were alerted to the…