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Road casualties in Scotland down 10% as pedestrian deaths fall | Road casualties in Scotland down 10% as pedestrian deaths fall |
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The number of people killed and injured on Scotland's roads fell by 10% last year thanks to a reduction in pedestrian fatalities. | The number of people killed and injured on Scotland's roads fell by 10% last year thanks to a reduction in pedestrian fatalities. |
But there was an increase in the number of cyclists, motorcyclists and car users killed. | But there was an increase in the number of cyclists, motorcyclists and car users killed. |
Total casualties were down from 12,722 to 11,493 - the lowest since records began - according to Transport Scotland Statisticians. | Total casualties were down from 12,722 to 11,493 - the lowest since records began - according to Transport Scotland Statisticians. |
Fatalities fell by 3% from 178 to 172 and serious injuries by 16% to 1,667. | Fatalities fell by 3% from 178 to 172 and serious injuries by 16% to 1,667. |
Of the nine children killed, five were walking, two were cycling and two were travelling by car. | |
Overall, 1,062 children were injured or killed on the roads, a fall of 9%. | |
Casualty numbers for all modes of transport fell, including 12% for pedestrians, 11% for motorcyclists and 3% for cyclists. | Casualty numbers for all modes of transport fell, including 12% for pedestrians, 11% for motorcyclists and 3% for cyclists. |
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