PEOPLE in Yorkshire and the Humber continue to be at grave risk on UK roads, as new figures released by government reveal 2,813 people were killed or seriously injured on roads in the region last year.

Nationally, the Government figures show a post-pandemic increase in road deaths and injuries in Britain in 2021 compared with 2020.

There were 1,558 deaths on roads in 2021, a seven per cent increase compared with 2020. There were 25,892 serious injuries, meaning for every death there were more than 16 serious injuries.

The United Nations target is a reduction of 50 per cent in deaths and serious injuries on roads by 2030.

Casualty reduction in Britain in recent years has been occurring at a slower rate than other European nations, and has now increased.

To highlight the preventable deaths and injuries on UK roads, Brake launches Road Safety Week, held between November 14 and 20.

The charity is appealing to schools, communities, and employers to get involved and shout out for safer roads by signing up for a free Road Safety Week action pack. The pack gives tips and advice on shouting out for road safety.

Go to brake.org.uk/RSW to sign up for an action pack.

 

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