Pedestrian injuries in Victoria, Australia, have surged due to more vehicles and smartphone use.

Pedestrian injuries in Victoria, Australia, have surged, with over one-third of accidents resulting in head injuries and 18% in knee and lower leg injuries. The rise is linked to an increase in vehicle numbers, especially larger vehicles like SUVs and trucks, which cause more severe injuries due to their size. Distracted driving and walking, often due to smartphone use, also contribute to the rise. The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne has treated over 350 pedestrians hit by vehicles and reported 20 deaths in the past two years.

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