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Road Deaths Surge Amid Safety Crackdown | Cork News
Over the bank holiday weekend, gardaí smashed speed limits and cracked down on dangerous driving — nabbing over 4,400 speeding drivers, arresting 169 for drink or drug driving, and uncovering jaw-dropping speeds like 151 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. But the cost was tragic: two fatal crashes pushed this year’s road deaths to 110 — up from 95 last year. Victims included drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and even e-scooter riders. Despite soaring safety campaign budgets, lives are still being lost — a stark reminder that road safety hinges on individual responsibility. Listen in…
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