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25/09/2003
Fall in NI road traffic accidents
Road traffic accidents in Northern Ireland have fallen by 8% during 2002-2003 compared to the previous year, the latest figures have revealed.
The figure, which was contained in the Northern Ireland Transport Statistics, showed that accidents fell from 7,140 to 6,598 and the number of road casualties also fell by 8% from 12,603 to 11,546.
However, the number of deaths resulting from road accidents increased from 153 to 158 compared to 118 since January 1, 2003.
The statistics also indicate a 3.5% increase in the number of vehicles on the road in Northern Ireland, a slight increase in numbers using Ulsterbus and Northern Ireland Rail and a slight decrease in people using Citybus.
Today's statistics for 2002-2003 contains information on vehicle registrations, driver and vehicle testing, road network, freight, road safety, public transport, air transport and general transport statistics.
(MB)
The figure, which was contained in the Northern Ireland Transport Statistics, showed that accidents fell from 7,140 to 6,598 and the number of road casualties also fell by 8% from 12,603 to 11,546.
However, the number of deaths resulting from road accidents increased from 153 to 158 compared to 118 since January 1, 2003.
The statistics also indicate a 3.5% increase in the number of vehicles on the road in Northern Ireland, a slight increase in numbers using Ulsterbus and Northern Ireland Rail and a slight decrease in people using Citybus.
Today's statistics for 2002-2003 contains information on vehicle registrations, driver and vehicle testing, road network, freight, road safety, public transport, air transport and general transport statistics.
(MB)
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