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A bus carrying athletes from Kano State back from the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, fell from a bridge at Dakatsalle Bridge in the Kura Local Government Area, leaving at least 20 athletes dead. The Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Umar Fagge, confirmed the tragic incident,
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proposed a 2026 fiscal year budget that reduces funding for local pedestrian safety projects, despite emphasizing road and pedestrian safety in his State of the State address earlier this year. The decision comes amid a record number of pedestrian deaths in the state, with
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A new study evaluating the effectiveness of the Saher traffic enforcement system in the Dammam Metropolitan Area (DMA) has shown promising results. Despite facing significant challenges, including driver distractions, speeding, and sudden lane changes, the Saher system has improved traffic law compliance and enhanced perceptions of road safety. Experts recommend
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A discussion at the BRTA headquarters in Dhaka highlighted the need for a road safety law to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. According to a recent study, 22.8% of hospitalised road crash victims are pedestrians, and 4.2% are cyclists. The average hospital treatment cost for pedestrians
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Erika Dovey, a 43-year-old ranger for the New Forest National Park Authority, was caught driving nearly twice the legal limit in Burley, Hampshire. She pleaded guilty to a charge of drink-driving and has been banned from driving for 18 months. Dovey, known for speaking out against speeding in the national
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A recent seminar at the Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi highlighted the urgent need for strict implementation of traffic laws, public awareness, and reforms in road infrastructure and safety systems in the metropolis. The event was attended by law enforcement officers, healthcare providers, and civil society members, who stressed
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A viral video from May 17 shows a pickup truck speeding and emitting black smoke as it tries to evade capture by police, ultimately resulting in a multi-vehicle collision on Theparak Road, near a PTT petrol station in the Anusawari subdistrict. The driver, Chaichana Katcharoen, was detained after attempting to
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A judge at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court issued a detention order for Hun Heng, Director of the Logistics Office at the National Police, on charges of causing a traffic accident resulting in death and injury, and driving under the influence of alcohol. This follows a fatal traffic accident on
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A two-car crash on May 7 near Woombye resulted in serious injuries to three teenagers and led to the arrest of two other teens who were allegedly involved in the incident. The crash occurred at approximately 8.45pm when a blue Toyota Corolla, which police alleged was stolen from a
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Speakers at the inaugural session of a Youth Campaign organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission to mark the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week emphasized the need for a dedicated Road Safety Act in Dhaka to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over
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The lorry driver charged with dangerous driving that resulted in the deaths of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel remains in custody as no party has paid his bail of RM6,000. Perak deputy police chief, DCP Zulkafli Sariaat, stated that the driver, Rudi Zulkarnain Md Radi, will remain in
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Two motorcycle riders, Omkar Ashok Waghmare (19) and Akash Sachin Pawar (22), died in a late-night accident on the Pen-Khopoli Road after being struck by a speeding four-wheeler on May 15. The crash occurred near Hotel Yogiraj at around 12.15 am, and the victims were heading to a haldi
