Child 'killed each month in road crashes'

SIX out of ten parents are failing to restrain their children before taking to the road despite the fact that a child dies every month in a car crash, a report published yesterday warned.

The frightening statistic was highlighted by the National Safety Council at the launch of its car safety booklet for children.

The NSC warned many parents who use car seats are not fitting them properly or using any kind of restraint, even though to do so could cut crash injuries by 90%.