Seven died in "horrific" accidents in rural NSW, with factors including speed, alcohol, and fatigue.

Seven people died in a series of fatal accidents in regional New South Wales over a few days, described as "horrific" by Traffic and Highway Patrol Command's Superintendent Paul Glinn. Contributing factors include speed, alcohol, drugs, seat belt use, and driver fatigue. Despite regional areas constituting only a third of the state's population, they account for about two-thirds of all road deaths. The recent accidents occurred on December 13-15, involving trucks, cars, and cyclists.

December 16, 2024
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