FATAL traffic accidents involving cyclists, motorbikes and pedestrians increased this year, while the number of people killed in cars fell.
FATAL traffic accidents involving cyclists, motorbikes and pedestrians increased this year, while the number of people killed in cars fell.
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DAMIEN HENDERSON Transport Correspondent
Government statistics published yesterday showed 3266 cyclists were killed or seriously injured across the UK between January and March. It compared with 3192 towards the end of 2011, causing concern among road accident campaigners.
Motorbike accidents saw an 8% increase to 5687 (5609 in late 2011) in those killed or seriously injured, while pedestrians were involved in 6% more of these accidents (6018 compared to 5907). However, there was a 4% reduction for car users from 9225 at the end of last year to 9137.
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