Road Safety Measures Can Prevent Millions of Deaths, Injuries

The United Nations reports 1.25 million people die in road crashes every year. It says its road safety measures could save millions of lives. The U.N. Economic Commission for Europe reports road crashes are the number one cause of death among people aged 15 to 29. The ECE, which regulates and sets road and vehicle safety standards, says another 20 to 50 million people worldwide are injured in these accidents. Countries most at risk It says 90 percent of the 1.25 million road...

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