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About 2,000 children injured in traffic as school starts, authorities warn

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About 2,000 children injured in traffic as school starts, authorities warn

Thu 13 Aug 2026 06:10 CEST

The start of school is approaching, and with it an increased risk of children being injured in traffic accidents. To increase safety, more and more municipalities are introducing car-free zones around schools

Dismal start to the year for wildlife accidents - new plateau reached

Dismal start to the year for wildlife accidents - new plateau reached

Tue 10 Feb 2026 19:52 CET

In January, more than 6,700 hunting accidents occurred, an increase compared with January last year. “We seem to have reached a new plateau in the number of hunting accidents,” says Jacob Sidenvall of the Swedish National Association of Hunting Dogs

Easter Travel: Tips to Navigate Busy Roads Safely

Easter Travel: Tips to Navigate Busy Roads Safely

Wed 16 Apr 2025 05:45 CEST

Intensive traffic and greater risk of accidents. Easter is one of the year's major travel holidays and one of the worst in accident statistics

Stone chips have increased by 160 percent over 20 years

Stone chips have increased by 160 percent over 20 years

Thu 6 Mar 2025 19:21 CET

The number of stone throws has increased by 160 percent in Sweden over the past 20 years, according to figures from the National Federation M Sweden, reports P4 Stockholm.