Traffic Safety
Serious accidents decrease in Paris in 2024, but pedestrians and cyclists remain vulnerable
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In 2024, the number of people killed or seriously injured on Paris intra-muros roads fell by 27 from 2023, reaching 433 victims. This decline is linked to reduced car traffic, but pedestrians and cyclists remain particularly exposed. A City of Paris report, published on October 15, highlights these trends amid a tribute to a cyclist killed a year earlier.
Study reveals persistent THC use among fatal crash drivers
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A new study presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress found that nearly 42% of drivers killed in crashes in Ohio had active THC in their blood, with levels far exceeding legal limits. The prevalence remained unchanged even after recreational cannabis legalization in 2023. Researchers urge stronger public messaging on the risks of driving after marijuana use.
Six die in head-on crash at Soysambu near Gilgil
Six people have died in a head-on collision between a private car and a bus early Saturday at Soysambu near Gilgil on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. The crash involved a Nissan Wingroad carrying six men and a Promise Bus Company vehicle. Police say more than 30 bus passengers escaped unharmed.