Elderly Traffic Accident Injuries and Deaths Rise as Transport Department Urges Pedestrian Safety
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The Transport Department said on 21 October 2026 that more than 600 pedestrians aged 65 or above were injured or killed in traffic accidents in the first three quarters of this year, including 23 people killed, with the death toll higher than in the same period last year. The department reminded elderly people not to rush when crossing the road, to wear their glasses or hearing aids properly before going out, and to use footbridges, pedestrian tunnels, zebra crossings or signal-controlled crossings wherever possible. It also reminded elderly people to be aware that electric vehicles are quieter when moving, and not to walk through gaps between stationary or slow-moving vehicles.
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- 香港電台·即時本地Transport Department: 23 People Aged 65 or Above Killed in Traffic Accidents in First Three Quarters; Offers Road Safety Tips
The Transport Department says more than 600 elderly pedestrians aged 65 or above were killed or injured in traffic accidents in the first three quarters of this year, including 23 people killed, more than in the same period last year. The department reminds the elderly not to rush when crossing the road, to put on their glasses or hearing aids before going out, and to use footbridges, pedestrian tunnels, zebra crossings or signal-controlled crossings as far as possible. It also reminds the elderly to note that electric vehicles are quieter when moving, and not to walk through gaps between stationary or slow-moving vehicles.
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