UN says road safety is a human rights issue

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Nearly 1.3 million lives are claimed by road traffic accidents every year. As much as 3 percent of annual GDP in some countries is lost due to road accidents. And road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults.

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Published 7 July 2022 9:42am

By Allan Lee

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Nearly 1.3 million lives are claimed by road traffic accidents every year. As much as 3 percent of annual GDP in some countries is lost due to road accidents. And road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults.

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UN says road safety is a human rights issue

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Nearly 1.3 million lives are claimed by road traffic accidents every year. As much as 3 percent of annual GDP in some countries is lost due to road accidents. And road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults.

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Nearly 1.3 million lives are claimed by road traffic accidents every year. As much as 3 percent of annual GDP in some countries is lost due to road accidents. And road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults.

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