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Dan Grennan

Road users urged to take care after four deaths this weekend

The Road Safety Authority has urged road users to take care this weekend after four people died during the bank holiday weekend.

The deaths included a horror M50 crashed which resulted in two bikers dying.

The RSA is asking road users to "slow down" and be mindful of vulnerable road users.

Read more: M50 crash: Two dead bikers were pals and from Britain

A spokesperson said: "The Road Safety Authority has renewed its appeal for road users to take extra care over the June Bank Holiday Weekend.

"It follows the deaths of 4 people on the road up to Sunday 5 June. Three of the deaths were motorcyclists and brings to 17 the number of bikers killed to date on the road in 2022."

The roads are expected to be busy again on Monday as people make their way home, the RSA said.

A spokesperson said: "Tomorrow, Bank Holiday Monday the roads will be busy with many returning after a short break. Drivers should expect to encounter walkers, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

"The RSA is therefore urging drivers to slow down, look out for vulnerable road users and don’t forget to take breaks on your journey to avoid falling asleep at the wheel.

"The RSA also urged drivers to watch out for motorcyclists at junctions, intersections and in their blind spots. Motorcyclists are being reminded that they have less protection than a car driver and to always wear proper personal protection equipment and to ease off the throttle.

A 74 people have been killed on the road to date this year. Two people were killed and 14 people were seriously injured over the June Bank Holiday in 2021.

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