Emma Newman and Chinenye Vera Okonkwo were killed in road accidents in Glasgow
The tragic deaths of cyclists and pedestrians on Glasgow streets has led police and council officers to establish a road safety working group., 22, who died after a collision involving an HGV on the Broomielaw in January., 33, passed away following a crash involving two cars in the city centre on St Vincent Street in February.And a 64-year-old woman was critically injured after a collision involving a car on Elmbank Street in February. She died weeks later in hospital on March 1.
Scottish Green politician Holly Bruce asked about progress on urgent road safety discussions following “the recent number of pedestrian and cyclist deaths” at Thursday’s fullCouncillors were told the council’s road safety team and police have visited the locations of four incidents – but have found no immediate actions to take.
Councillor Ruairi Kelly, SNP, convenor for neighbourhood services and assets said: “At the Safe Glasgow Partnership meeting on 16 March, there was agreement that a working group or round-table discussion on road safety be established in conjunction with the Partnership, Policeand NRS officers, with any recommendations arising from it being used to assist or inform the council’s strategic plan.”
He added: “Investigations into the recent fatal accidents in Glasgow since the calendar year began are still ongoing. “NRS Road Safety team has undertaken joint site visits at four of the locations with Police Scotland and these visits confirmed that there are no immediate measures identified for action.
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