AAP General News (Australia)
04-29-2007
Qld: Pedestrian accidents worst in Brisbane nightspot: study
BRISBANE, April 29 AAP - Brisbane's Fortitude Valley is the most dangerous suburb in
Queensland for night time pedestrian accidents, new research has revealed.
Figures released by Queensland Transport show the popular nightclub suburb has two
of the worst top ten crash zones for pedestrian injuries in the state.
The study looked at accidents between 2001 and 2005.
Figures reveal almost 1 in 50 Queensland pedestrian casualties happen in Fortitude
Valley, with men aged between 21 and 24 at highest risk.
Between 2001 and 2005 there were 101 pedestrian casualties in the suburb, including two deaths.
The majority of accidents occurred at night as drunken revellers spilled on to the
streets from the many bars and nightclubs in the area.
Brisbane deputy mayor David Hinchliffe said there was an urgent need for night time
traffic speed limit reductions in Fortitude Valley, as well as the temporary installation
of pedestrian barriers in key areas.
"Many families have been devastated by their sons and daughters being injured or killed
in accidents while enjoying a night out in the Valley," he said.
"More needs to be done."
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KEYWORD: PEDESTRIAN
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