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Should road traffic incidents be called ‘accidents’?

When a road traffic incident takes place on our roads, the traditional articulation of this has b...

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14.55 24 Jun 2026


Should road traffic incidents be called ‘accidents’?


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14.55 24 Jun 2026


When a road traffic incident takes place on our roads, the traditional articulation of this has been to describe it as an ‘accident’, but should we re-examine the language we use in this area?

Joining Seán to discuss is Sadbh O’Neill, Contributor to the Irish Times…


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