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world4 days ago•2 min saved

Seven dead in UK head-on crash as wrong-side driving trend draws scrutiny

Seven people, including two police officers, were killed in a head-on collision near Middlesbrough after a vehicle drove on the wrong side of the road during a pursuit; five others in the wrong-side car also died. Investigators are examining the chase sequence. The incident follows two similar fatal crashes in Dublin tied to a social-media trend encouraging wrong-side driving, prompting leaders to call for action and platforms to curb dangerous content.

via Al Jazeera|

#ireland #police-casualties #road-safety

world6 days ago•1 min saved

Paraná road tragedy leaves 23 dead in bus-lorry collision

A head-on collision on BR-373 in Paraná, Brazil, killed 23 people including two children and injured five when a health-authority minibus collided with a lorry; the minibus was carrying patients and relatives to appointments in Ponta Grossa about 60 km away. The highway was closed for about seven hours while investigators probed the crash. Brazil suffers high road-death rates, with World Bank data showing around 34,000 deaths in 2023, often tied to speeding, drunken driving, and mobile-phone use.

via bbc.com|

#br-373 #brazil #bus-crash

us-news7 days ago•22 min saved

California Drivers Normalize 10 MPH Over Speed Limits, AAA Finds

A AAA study finds many California drivers regularly drive about 10 mph over the speed limit, with one-third admitting they ignore limits because they think others do; drivers say speeding saves time and helps pass slower traffic, while 85% support more police in crash-prone areas and 54% back advisory speed alerts, though only 22% favor self-enforcing speed limits. California fatalities were 4,061 in 2023 (3,807 in 2024), and Interstate 5 is cited as the deadliest weekend highway.

via New York Post|

#aaa #california #note-only-five-allowed-adjust-if-needed

science7 days ago•3 min saved

New album releases linked to rise in US traffic fatalities due to distracted driving

A Jama Network Open study analyzing 10 major album launches (2017–2022) finds a 15.1% relative increase in US traffic fatalities on release dates compared with surrounding days, alongside a 43% rise in streaming activity on those days. While the data do not prove crashes involved smartphone use, researchers suggest that accessing and navigating new music can cause distraction, with higher effects among younger, male, solo drivers. The authors urge platform and policy considerations to reduce in-car distractions and emphasize limitations and the need for further research.

via The Guardian|

#album-releases #distracted-driving #music-streaming

science20 days ago•3 min saved

Pumas Quietly Cut Deer-Related Crashes in Washington

A study of pumas and deer on Washington's Olympic Peninsula finds higher puma activity correlates with fewer deer-vehicle collisions: deer alter their space and reduce nighttime road use around pumas, lowering crash risk by about 67% and potentially reducing total accidents by up to 76% over five years; the effect comes from scaring deer rather than predation, highlighting a possible ecosystem service of coexistence with large predators and prompting future work to quantify any monetary savings.

via gizmodo.com|

#deer #deer-vehicle-collisions #puma

health1 month ago•5 min saved

Urban e-bikes linked to rise in brain injuries, sparking safety push

Doctors warn that electric bikes and similar micro-mobility devices are driving a surge in brain and facial injuries in urban areas, with studies showing low helmet use, alcohol involvement, and crashes with cars contributing to a growing neurosurgical burden. The trend has led to policy responses such as New Jersey’s rider registration/licensing law and calls for safer bike lanes, helmet programs, and speed enforcement to curb injuries and protect riders and pedestrians.

via New York Post|

#brain-injury #e-bikes #health

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Dozens Dead in Syria Bus Collision on Major Highway

Two buses collided on Syria's Deir Az Zor–Damascus highway between al-Sukhnah and Palmyra, killing at least 35 people and injuring about 30; one bus carried Internal Security Forces personnel, the other civilians. Emergency crews, including ambulances and helicopters, evacuated victims to Homs Military Hospital, underscoring dangerous road conditions on a war-damaged infrastructure.

via Al Jazeera|

#bus-crash #infrastructure #internal-security-forces

crime1 month ago•5 min saved

Boxer Hannah Rapp killed while cycling in Texas, prompting tributes and calls for reform

US boxer Hannah Rapp, 26, was killed while cycling in Navasota, Texas, when a driver allegedly backed into her after passing; the driver, Charles Medina, is charged with manslaughter and held on a $250,000 bond. The case has sparked tributes from boxing and cycling communities and a Change.org petition urging tougher bond rules for dangerous drivers, as Rapp’s brief pro career—eight wins and a shot at the WBC title—receives posthumous recognition.

via The Guardian|

#boxing #crime #hannah-rapp

asia1 month ago•8 min saved

Indonesian Highway Crash Kills 13, Including Wedding Guests

A pickup truck carrying wedding guests collided on an Indonesian highway, killing at least 13 people and injuring several others after the impact hurled passengers onto the road; police said the overturned vehicle was then struck in the opposite lane by another truck, with five survivors hospitalized and authorities launching an investigation into the crash. Officials note deadly traffic accidents are common in Indonesia due to overloaded vehicles and gaps in road-safety enforcement.

via The Independent|

#asia #indonesia #road-safety

asia1 month ago•8 min saved

Thai monk procession tragedy: nine dead after 11-year-old driver crashes pickup

Nine Buddhist monks were killed and several others injured in Mukdahan province, Thailand, after an 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ pickup into a procession; the vehicle has been seized for forensic examination, the child is in guardianship and being cared for, preliminary information says he has special needs, and authorities urge road-safety awareness as hospitals treat the wounded.

via BBC|

#accident #asia #child-driver

virginia2 months ago•19 min saved

Massachusetts family among 5 killed in Virginia I-95 crash; bus driver charged

Five people died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in Stafford County, Virginia, including Dmitri Doncev, his wife Ecaterina, and their children Emily and Mark, who were traveling from Massachusetts to a family wedding in South Carolina; dozens more were injured. The bus driver, Jing S. Dong, 48, of Staten Island, was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter as investigators continue the probe into the crash.

via The Washington Post|

#automotive-accidents #bus-travel #road-safety

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Uganda minibus collides with crossing elephant in national park, three dead

A minibus carrying seven Uganda Revenue Authority officials collided with a crossing elephant in Murchison Falls National Park, northwestern Uganda, killing three people and injuring four, including the driver. Authorities urged caution for motorists in protected areas where wildlife frequently cross roads, especially at night.

via CBS News|

#elephant #minibus #murchison-falls-national-park

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Three dead after vehicle collides with an elephant in Uganda's Murchison Falls National Park

Three people died and four were injured when a vehicle carrying seven Uganda Revenue Authority officials collided with an elephant inside Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda. The Sunday evening crash underlines growing wildlife-vehicle risks in protected areas, with authorities urging drivers to exercise caution as wildlife frequently crosses roads. The elephant's condition was not disclosed.

via BBC|

#murchison-falls-national-park #road-safety #uganda

health3 months ago•2 min saved

Medical leaders urge autonomous vehicles as a public-health priority

Two doctors, Jonathan Slotkin and Eric Topol, organized an open letter from clinicians urging policymakers to clear a regulatory path for autonomous vehicles, arguing AVs are already reducing crashes and should be treated as a public-health issue. Citing a 2025 peer-reviewed study of 56.7 million driverless miles showing an 85% reduction in serious injuries compared with human drivers (data from Waymo), the letter calls for standardized federal data reporting and for state and local governments to replace unwarranted barriers with evidence-based deployment where data supports it. It also notes several states have blocked robotaxis, and the doctors stress they are not financially tied to AV companies.

via Axios|

#autonomous-vehicles #data-reporting #health

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Fermented-fruit deer in France spurs driver alert

In rural Saône-et-Loire, France, police warned drivers after a deer appeared intoxicated after eating fermented fruit; a video shows the animal stumbling and circling, purportedly due to ethanol ingestion. While some studies note ethanol's effects on animals, experts disagree on consistency across mammals, and authorities urged motorists to be vigilant for unpredictable wildlife.

via USA Today|

#deer #drunk-deer #fermented-fruit