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UK woman, 75, dies in Thailand road accident

A 75-year-old British woman was killed crossing a road in Thailand. The driver has been charged. Read the full details of this tragic incident and Thailand's road safety record.

Two women killed in Nottinghamshire car crash

An 18-year-old man has been arrested after a fatal car crash on the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire border left two women dead and a 9-year-old boy with life-changing injuries.

Woman killed couple while rushing to beauty salon

Laila Barnard-Wigley, 27, pleaded guilty to causing the deaths of Dean Yarrow and Faye Wardle in a horrific head-on collision. The couple's two-year-old child was orphaned. Read the full story.

Rural communities feel 'forgotten', minister told

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds faced rural leaders over inheritance tax fears and a feeling of being ignored. Discover the government's new rural taskforce and the growing divide.

Farmers Blast Rural Speed Limit Cuts to 70km/h

Australian farmers condemn government proposal to slash rural speed limits to 70km/h, calling it 'extraordinary nonsense' that will delay food supplies without fixing road safety.

Wimbledon explosion: Man hurt in van blast

A man has been rushed to hospital with burns following a reported van explosion on Queens Road, Wimbledon. Road closures are in place. Follow for live updates.

Five friends killed in Dundalk crash tragedy

Chloe McGee, 23, was celebrating her new teaching job when she died in a two-vehicle collision near Dundalk. Five young people lost their lives. Read the full story.

Five killed in devastating Co Louth crash

Five young people have died in a shocking two-vehicle collision near Dundalk, Co Louth. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the devastating incident.

Five killed in County Louth road collision

Five young people killed in tragic two-vehicle crash near Dundalk. Gardaí appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. A nation mourns as tributes pour in.

Five dead in Co Louth two-car crash

Three men and two women in their 20s died in a two-car collision near Dundalk on Saturday night. Police are investigating the circumstances of the fatal crash.

Chickens on the run after A9 trailer crash

Around 100 chickens caused traffic chaos on the A9 near Dunblane after a trailer overturned. Police closed the major road as emergency services scrambled.

Village Shop Closures Threaten Rural Communities

New research reveals how the rapid disappearance of local shops and services is pushing rural communities to the brink, with devastating consequences for elderly residents and local economies.

Road Rage Horror: Driver Rams Elderly Couple's Car

A peaceful drive turned into a nightmare for an elderly couple when an aggressive motorist deliberately crashed into their vehicle on Timber Creek Road. Police are hunting for the suspect after the terrifying incident was captured on dashcam.

Google AI's Dangerous Driving Advice Exposed

Australian road safety officials are sounding the alarm after Google's AI overview provided dangerously incorrect headlight rules, potentially putting drivers at risk on dark roads.

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