New call for action on road safety as research reveals 40% of fatal collisions involve HGVs

Over 2.5 million people died from Covid-19 in 2020, and the world has been galvanised into action by the devastating loss of life. Yet every year, more than one million people lose their lives in road collisions. But, unlike the pandemic, its most significant effect is among children and young adults. Road crashes are the leading cause of death for the 5 to 29 age group. Worldwide, the number of road fatalities continues to increase each year. Yet, in Europe, […]