Road safety groups braced for worst after six fatalities

Gardaí and road safety groups are bracing themselves for the forthcoming August Bank Holiday weekend after six people died within 24 hours on Saturday.

Road safety groups braced for worst after six fatalities
Sun, 24 Jul, 2005 - 19:30

Gardaí and road safety groups are bracing themselves for the forthcoming August Bank Holiday weekend after six people died within 24 hours on Saturday.

A nationwide blitz on speed and drink-driving will be launched mid-week to help curb the current 2005 death toll of 216.

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