Tag: road accidents and safety

Hundreds Fined in Australian State E-scooter Crackdown

January 6, 2023
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A crackdown on e-scooter offences has led to almost 800 fines being issued by Queensland state authorities since November. Nearly 400 riders have been caught without a helmet, while 161 were nabbed on prohibited roads and 52 while exceeding the speed limit. Almost 50 operators have been fined for illegally carrying a passenger and 23…

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Pedestrian Bridge Collapses Over DC Highway, Injuring 5

June 23, 2021
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WASHINGTON—A pedestrian bridge collapsed over a highway in the nation’s capital on Wednesday, sending five people to the hospital. Traffic was expected to be snarled for hours. The collapse happened just before noon along Interstate 295 in Northeast Washington. Investigators believe a truck struck the bridge, causing it to come loose and collapse, said Chris…

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