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Paramedics fear more road deaths as school holidays loom
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Paramedics fear more road deaths as school holidays loom

Paramedics in Western Australia are warning drivers to remain cautious as school holidays approach, citing a rise in road fatalities. So far in 2025, there have been 112 road deaths, surpassing both the previous year’s 103 and the 2024 total of 91. Community paramedic David Rae highlights concerns about increased traffic, unfamiliar travel routes, and unsafe driving behaviors like tailgating. Insurer RAC predicts the road toll could exceed 200 deaths this year, marking the first time since 2008 that this threshold would be reached. Road Safety Minister Reece Whitby notes the government is investing heavily in safety measures, including new camera technologies, but emphasizes that driver behavior remains critical.

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Paramedics fear more road deaths as school holidays loom

Paramedics in Western Australia are warning drivers to remain cautious as school holidays approach, citing a rise in road fatalities. So far in 2025, there have been 112 road deaths, surpassing both the previous year’s 103 and the 2024 total of 91. Community paramedic David Rae highlights concerns about increased traffic, unfamiliar travel routes, and unsafe driving behaviors like tailgating. Insurer RAC predicts the road toll could exceed 200 deaths this year, marking the first time since 2008 that this threshold would be reached. Road Safety Minister Reece Whitby notes the government is investing heavily in safety measures, including new camera technologies, but emphasizes that driver behavior remains critical.

Ocena pristranskosti (Sredina): The article presents information from multiple perspectives, including paramedics, insurers, and government officials, without overtly favoring any particular political stance. While it highlights concerns about road safety and criticizes past government performance, it does not frame these issues党派

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