Public warned on road, water safety over Bank Holiday

MOTORISTS and anyone taking to the sea have been warned to take extra care over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Public warned on road, water safety over Bank Holiday
Wed, 12 Apr, 2006 - 01:00
Sarah Stack and Ed Carty

More than 20 people died in Easter time road collisions over the last five years.

Figures released yesterday showed that from 2001 to 2005, 21 people lost their lives in 19 holiday collisions. A further 538 were left with serious injuries.

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