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| | About half the children killed in road accidents were pedestrians - the rest were mainly car passengers or cyclists.
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| | Accidents are more common in the summer and between the hours of 8.00 to 9.00 am and 3.00 to 7.00 pm.
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| | A substantial number of accidents take place on the journey to and from school.
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| | More casualties occur on minor than on major roads. These are often close to home and away from safer crossing places.
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| | Older children are more at risk than younger ones. More children aged 11 - 15 are injured as pedestrians and cyclists than any other age.
| Speed is an important factor in preventing road accidents
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