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22 people killed in road traffic accidents
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2009-09-18T10:00:00.000Z
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Road traffic accidents involving personal injury, August 2009

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22 people killed in road traffic accidents

According to preliminary figures from the police, 22 people were killed in road traffic accidents last month. The corresponding figure for August 2008 was 27. Road accidents have claimed 140 lives so far this year. The corresponding figure for the same period last year was 189.

People killed. January-August 2000-2009

The fatalities included 10 car drivers, 4 car passengers, 5 motorcyclists, 1 moped rider, 1 cyclist and 1 other road user.

Number of severe injuries

A total of 495 people have been severely injured in road traffic accidents so far this year. The preliminary figures released at the same time last year showed 581 severe injuries, but this figure was later adjusted to 613. In total, 6 516 people were injured on the roads during the first eight months of 2009.

Children involved in road traffic accidents

Seven children in the age group 6 to 16 years have lost their lives in road traffic accidents so far this year; 5 fewer than at the same time last year. Three of these were 6 to 12 years and 4 were thirteen years or older.

A total of 50 children aged 6 to 16 years have been severely injured in road traffic accidents so far this year; 2 more than the same time last year.

Children aged 6 to 16 killed in road traffic accidents. January - August 2004 - 2009.

Children aged 6 to 16 severely injured in road traffic accidents. January - August 2004 - 2009.

Police figures

The statistics are based on accidents reported to the police. Less severe accidents and injuries are often not reported to the police and may therefore be underrepresented in the figures. The total number of injuries includes casualties where the degree of injury has not been specified. Around 25 per cent of the casualties reported thus far in 2009 belonged to this category. Some people registered in this category may be uninjured, and figures are subject to change.

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