Crossing Guard Safety Crisis: 34 Killed on Duty
AP investigation reveals 230 crossing guards struck by vehicles in a decade, with many drivers avoiding charges. Discover the systemic failures and urgent calls for reform.
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Elderly woman charged over fatal hit-and-run of boy
An 84-year-old woman faces charges after an alleged hit-and-run that killed six-year-old Caleb Wesley in Teesdale. Read the latest on this tragic case.
UK driving test changes focus on high-speed roads
New UK driving test rules now require longer practice on faster roads to improve safety. Learn how these changes impact learner drivers and tackle the test backlog.
Family Slams Police Over Girl's Road Death Blame
The family of 11-year-old Jayla Braxton, killed crossing a Las Vegas street, condemns police for accusing her of jaywalking amid road construction chaos. Read the full story.
Rural communities feel 'forgotten', minister told
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds faced rural leaders over inheritance tax fears and a feeling of being ignored. Discover the government's new rural taskforce and the growing divide.
Farmers Blast Rural Speed Limit Cuts to 70km/h
Australian farmers condemn government proposal to slash rural speed limits to 70km/h, calling it 'extraordinary nonsense' that will delay food supplies without fixing road safety.
Five killed in County Louth crash after Dubai return
Tragedy strikes as five young people, including a couple just back from Dubai, die in Dundalk collision. Community mourns devastating loss.
Top Cop's 5 Essential Tips for New UK Drivers
A police road safety expert reveals five crucial tips for young drivers during Road Safety Week. Learn how to stay safe and reduce risks on UK roads.
Five friends killed in Dundalk crash tragedy
Chloe McGee, 23, was celebrating her new teaching job when she died in a two-vehicle collision near Dundalk. Five young people lost their lives. Read the full story.
Survivor's Journey from Crash Victim to Safety Champion
Holly Scott's life changed forever in a 2017 car crash. Eight years later, she works as a nurse and road safety advocate, sharing her powerful story to prevent similar tragedies.
Five young people named in Co Louth crash
Five young people, aged 21-23, died in a two-vehicle collision near Dundalk. Gardaí appeal for witnesses. A nation mourns the profound loss.
Five killed in County Louth road collision
Five young people killed in tragic two-vehicle crash near Dundalk. Gardaí appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. A nation mourns as tributes pour in.
Five dead in Co Louth two-car crash
Three men and two women in their 20s died in a two-car collision near Dundalk on Saturday night. Police are investigating the circumstances of the fatal crash.
Police seize suspected stolen farm machinery in Gwent raid
Gwent Police and DEFRA join forces in major rural operation, recovering suspected stolen equipment worth thousands in coordinated farm inspections across Monmouthshire.
Village Shop Closures Threaten Rural Communities
New research reveals how the rapid disappearance of local shops and services is pushing rural communities to the brink, with devastating consequences for elderly residents and local economies.
Google AI's Dangerous Driving Advice Exposed
Australian road safety officials are sounding the alarm after Google's AI overview provided dangerously incorrect headlight rules, potentially putting drivers at risk on dark roads.
India Road Accidents Claim 24 Lives in Telangana and Rajasthan
Shocking road accidents in Telangana and Rajasthan claim 24 lives as India faces growing concerns over transportation safety and infrastructure.
Boy, 11, dies in Darwin River quad bike tragedy
A community mourns as an 11-year-old boy loses his life following a devastating quad bike crash in rural Northern Territory, sparking fresh safety concerns about off-road vehicles.
Rural Britain Crisis: NHS Overwhelmed, Housing Shortages Deepen
Exclusive investigation reveals how rural communities face collapsing infrastructure with NHS at breaking point and thousands on housing lists as 900 male migrants prepare for military base accommodation.
Mobility scooter drives wrong way down busy London road
Dramatic video captures a mobility scooter driver navigating against traffic on a major London road, causing chaos and near-misses with vehicles during rush hour.
Japan funds hunters as bear attacks reach record highs
As bear attacks reach unprecedented levels across Japan, authorities are taking radical action by funding hunter recruitment to control the surging population in a dramatic wildlife conflict.
UK reviews dangerous headlight glare after driver complaints
The UK government is accelerating its investigation into blinding modern car headlights after receiving thousands of complaints from dazzled drivers concerned about road safety risks.
20mph limits could replace national speed limit on country roads
Major proposed changes to UK driving laws could see 20mph limits replace the national speed limit on narrow country roads, while rural councils gain new powers to set lower limits.
Half of UK parents fear roads too dangerous for children
Shocking new research reveals nearly 50% of British parents consider local roads too dangerous for their children to walk or cycle safely, sparking calls for urgent road safety reforms.
Mother killed in Indiana road rage shooting
A routine journey turned deadly when 36-year-old Shannon L. Remer was fatally shot following a minor traffic incident in Indiana. Police are hunting for the gunman as the community mourns another victim of road rage violence.
Driver's miracle survival after road collapses beneath car
A motorist miraculously survived a 20-foot plunge after a country road suddenly collapsed beneath their vehicle in dramatic scenes caught on camera.
Australian Road Rules: 30km/h Zones Proposed Nationwide
The Albanese government is considering sweeping changes to Australian road rules, with potential 30km/h speed limits in residential areas and near schools to improve pedestrian safety.
Houston road collision claims two women's lives
A heartbreaking road incident in Houston claims the lives of two women in a catastrophic collision that has left the community in mourning.
Uganda Bus Crash: 10 Dead in Gulu-Kampala Tragedy
At least ten people have died and dozens more are injured after a devastating bus crash in northern Uganda. The overloaded bus was travelling from Gulu to Kampala when the tragedy struck.
63 killed in Uganda bus crash after dangerous overtaking
Tragedy strikes Uganda as two buses attempting dangerous overtaking manoeuvres collide in head-on crash, killing 63 people in one of deadliest road accidents in recent memory.
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