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Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has issued a stern warning to truck operators against unauthorized use of its logo on their vehicles, citing cases of fatal highway accidents and serious embarrassment to the brand. Despite previous cautions, some truckers have continued to display the Dangote logo, often for personal gain or
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A 28-year-old man, Dumisani Mtetwa, has been convicted of negligent driving by a Chipinge magistrate after a road traffic accident in which three pedestrians were seriously injured and four truck passengers sustained minor injuries earlier this year. Mtetwa, who pleaded guilty to the charges, was sentenced to three months'
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General Sar Thet, the Commissioner-General of the National Police, has issued a critical set of guidelines to enhance road safety in Cambodia, targeting transport agencies with a 10-point code of conduct. The requirements aim to reduce traffic accidents and casualties by emphasizing responsible driving practices and cautioning against reckless behavior.
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Research findings from a study at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital have highlighted the suboptimal road safety measure utilisation among traumatic brain injury patients in Ghana. The study, which prospectively analyzed cases between March 2019 and April 2020, found that road safety measure utilisation was generally low, with the highest usage
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A 44-year-old Isle of Wight man, David Yates, appeared before magistrates after admitting to drink driving and two counts of drug driving. The incident occurred on February 1 near Ventnor, where police were called to a two-car crash on Chequers Inn Road in Rookley. Yates' blood-alcohol reading was 134,
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The Indian government's vision to reduce road accident fatalities has led to the launch of a comprehensive road safety initiative, focusing on strengthening measures to ensure the safety of all road users on National Highways. A day-long training program, conducted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
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Dangote Cement Plc is undertaking an extensive recertification and screening of its truck drivers, focusing on promoting safe driving practices and achieving zero road crashes. The company has implemented stricter entry requirements, including a minimum of five years' relevant driving experience, a valid Class G driver's license,
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Thousands of mourners, including President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, gathered at the Mariental Stadium to pay tribute to 16 people who lost their lives in a tragic road accident in the Hardap region. The victims, 12 Namibian Correctional Service officers, two members of the Namibian Police, and two civilian sisters, were remembered
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued subpoenas to a California-based trucking company, White Hawk Carriers, in connection with an August traffic accident that killed three people. The crash, allegedly caused by an undocumented immigrant driver, Harjinder Singh, has sparked a national controversy. Singh, who had failed an English proficiency
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A recent traffic awareness seminar was organized by the City Traffic Police (CTP) in the local seminary Jamia Qasmia in Faisalabad. The event aimed to educate students about the importance of road safety laws and promote a sense of discipline among young citizens. The seminar was presided over by Seminary
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Firefighters in Amersham attended two separate incidents on Monday, September 1, including a car crash and a moped fire. The first incident occurred at 1:25pm on the Amersham Bypass, where a car crashed into two lamp posts and a hedgerow. Firefighters made the vehicle safe and put a cordon
Traffic accidents
A multi-vehicle crash in Buckinghamshire caused widespread disruption on the M25 motorway, resulting in long delays and congestion in both directions. The incident, which occurred near J17 A412 Denham Way (Maple Cross), led to a significant reduction in traffic flow, with drivers experiencing severe delays of up to 26 minutes.
