It’s simple – slow down to save lives

Another spate of accidents, lives lost. It’s not enough that we’re just angry and sad.

In 2023, 136 people died in road accidents. There was a 83.3 per cent increase in fatal accidents related to speeding from 2022. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
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For many parents and kids, there’s something precious about that daily commute to school, despite the early rush, despite the congestion.

That small window, before the grind of the day sets in, is exclusively for the child – whether in a car laughing loudly, on a bicycle nestled snugly, or by foot, hands held tightly.

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