The crash of a coach with 58 occupants at 100 kmph revealed the danger of covering ditch areas with sharp stones 5–20 cm in size. Stones and dirt were sprayed into the coach compartment resulting in serious injuries and death. Road safety works need to address this factor in the future.


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    Title :

    Flying Roadside Stones—a Deadly Risk in a Crash


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    Publication date :

    2021




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    Unknown




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