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A High Court in Kakamega has overturned a ruling that held NCBA Bank jointly liable with the vehicle owner for a road accident that occurred on December 31, 2017. The court found that NCBA Bank should not be held responsible for the conduct of the vehicle's driver, as
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Heavy vehicle traffic has become a pressing issue in Pune, with the city's traffic department reporting twelve fatalities in the past fifteen days due to accidents involving heavy vehicles. The recent Gangadham accident has highlighted the risks associated with the unchecked movement of heavy vehicles in the area,
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Drivers who experience obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS) are more likely to engage in distracting behaviors while driving, leading to increased risk of motor vehicle crashes. Research by Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, found that mindfulness practices can mitigate this risk, while anxiety may exacerbate it. The study involved 539 participants who
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Aidin Worden, an 18-year-old champion cyclist, lost his life in a tragic crash on Blacksnape Road, between Hoddlesden and Darwen, on Saturday, February 1. The accident occurred while Worden was out riding with the 360 Cycling team, and despite efforts from police and the ambulance service, he could not be
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For the first time in Karachi's history, the city's traffic police have initiated a drug testing program for heavy vehicle drivers, following a surge in deadly road accidents involving trucks, tankers, and dumpers. The operation, focusing on Sher Shah Road, sees a joint effort from police
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Emergency services rushed to the scene of a two-car crash near an Aldi supermarket in Netherton, West Midlands, after the collision occurred at approximately 7:10 pm on June 11. The incident involved two vehicles, resulting in two patients, including a man believed to be the driver of one of
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Tributes have been paid to Paddy O'Donoghue, a 78-year-old cyclist who was killed in a collision with a vehicle while cycling in Co Kerry on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred near Kilgarvan at around 1.40pm, and Paddy, a former engineer at Kerry County Council, was pronounced dead
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A viral video of a road accident in Bengaluru has sparked outrage on social media, with many condemning the woman involved for her insensitive and abusive behavior towards an injured biker. The incident highlights the growing trend of road rage in the city, with a recent report detailing a minor
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The recent accident in Pabna's Ishwardi upazila, which claimed the lives of a mother, her child, and a local vendor, highlights the alarming frequency of fatal crashes in Bangladesh. Reckless driving, inadequate infrastructure, and lax enforcement have created an environment where road accidents are not exceptions but expectations.
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Channel 4's ambitious stunt, Pile Up -- The World's Biggest Crash Test, is a 90-minute programme that replicates a massive motorway pileup at a cost of PS2 million. This ambitious experiment aims to discover what happens to cars in real-life crashes, creating a realistic test environment
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During the summer months, teenage traffic fatalities increase by about 20 percent, resulting in seven deaths every day on America's roads and highways. This alarming trend is a major concern for organizations promoting road safety, such as the National Road Safety Foundation and Impact Teen Drivers. Driver distraction
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A 18-year-old cycling champion, Aidan Worden, tragically died after being involved in a collision with a car on Blacksnape Road, Darwen, in February 2025. While on a training ride with his clubmates, Aidan's back wheel "kicked up" causing him to cross the white line in the
