Dove release in remembrance of road crash victims - Noon
31.8.6
Bereaved and injured victims from throughout the NorthWest will
be travelling to Merseyside for a special remembrance of all
road crash victims at the Princess Diana Memorial in Queen Square,
Liverpool, L1 1RH, at noon on Thursday, 31st August 2006, the ninth
anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. They will be
supported by professionals from the emergency services and others
who are involved with road crash victims through their work. Also
joining them will be many dignitaries from the NorthWest. Speakers
will include the Lord Mayor of Liverpool and the Chief Constable of
Merseyside. Following the short service, ten doves will be released
in remembrance of those killed daily on our roads.
The Background
The world's first road death occurred in London in 1896. At the
inquest, the Coroner said, "This must never happen again," but
sadly, road crashes have become the leading cause of death and
acquired disability in the U.K. for those between 5 and 40 years of
age.
- Globally - 1.2 million people are killed in road
crashes annually.
- U.K. - Over 3,000 people are killed each
year.
- Merseyside - In 2005, 59 people were killed on our
roads and 7,413 were injured, 714 seriously.
- To represent the 59 people killed on the roads of
Merseyside last year, 59 pairs of shoes will be exhibited at the
remembrance.
Contacts: Pauline Fielding on 0151 342 6381 or 07703 357
504
Margaret Highton on 01695 735 315 or 07971 751 830
RoadPeace Office on 0208 838 5102 or www.roadpeace.org
RoadPeace Helpline 0845 4500355 Open every day from 9am to
9pm.
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