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Wales revealed as safest region for drink driving fatalities in UK

WALES has long been celebrated for its awe-inspiring beauty, attracting visitors from across the globe. Yet, amid the allure of its natural wonders, a remarkable facet of Wales commands our attention – its resolute commitment to road safety. In a compelling revelation, recent analysis by JMW Solicitors has illuminated Wales’ outstanding achievement as the safest region in the United Kingdom in combatting fatal drink driving incidents.
Amidst the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it is all too easy to disregard the shadows cast by reckless conduct on our thoroughfares. Nevertheless, the 27th of July marked a momentous occasion in road safety awareness as the Department for Transport unveiled pivotal data that exposed the intricate landscape of drink driving fatalities throughout the UK. Scrutinized with precision by the experts at JMW Solicitors, this data brought to the fore a heartening chronicle of how Wales, alongside London, the North East, and Scotland, has emerged as a beacon of hope in confronting one of society’s most grievous challenges.
In a nation where every life lost is a poignant reminder of safety’s significance, these four regions have emerged as exemplars of tenacity, collectively accounting for a mere 4% of the total drink driving fatalities recorded in 2021. This revelation underscores the potent impact of concerted endeavours to foster a culture of responsibility and awareness among drivers, riders, and pedestrians alike.
Delving deeper into this narrative, we discover that while Wales stands as a paragon of progress, the path to safety is not uniformly paved across the UK. In eastern England it was disclosed that over 1 in 5 (21%) of all drink driving deaths in 2021 occurred in this region, casting a stark pall over the scenic vistas within.
The West Midlands, the South West, and the South East, though grappling with their own set of challenges, collectively accounted for 12.5% of the 240 lives lost in drink driving incidents in 2021. Amid these shadows, a voice of hope emerges in the persona of Hojol Uddin, Partner in Motoring & Driving Offences at JMW Solicitors. Uddin’s words resonate with optimism, “Drink driving deaths have markedly decreased since records began in 1979, when there were approximately 1,380 fatal collisions, compared to the 240 observed in 2021. The low mortality rate in Wales is a commendable indication that the endeavours to curtail drink driving in the region are yielding results. Nevertheless, it is imperative that these initiatives persist to further diminish the occurrence of fatal collisions.”
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Car crashes into house in St Davids

EMERGENCY services were called after a car crashed into a house on Nun Street in St Davids on Thursday (Apr 24).
Dyfed-Powys Police and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene at around 4:35pm following reports of a single-vehicle collision.
On arrival, they found that a car had collided with a residential property. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The road remained open while the vehicle was recovered.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police attended a report of a single-vehicle road traffic collision where a car collided with a property on Nun Street, St Davids, at around 4:35pm yesterday. No injuries were reported, and the road remained open while the vehicle was recovered.”
Community
Milford Haven and Neyland Police issue appeal for missing man

POLICE are appealing for information to help locate a 54-year-old man who has been reported missing from the Milford Haven area.
Neil is described as being around 6ft 2in tall with a shaved head. He has tattoos on his arms and one of his fingers, and sometimes wears glasses.
He was last seen on Friday afternoon (Apr 26) wearing a black Superdry hoodie, ripped jeans, and orange and black Nike Air trainers. Neil is believed to be on foot.
Anyone with information that could help is urged to contact Dyfed-Powys Police: | Online portal
| 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk
| Call 101, quoting reference 262 of April 26.
Community
Fire service delivers vital kit to Ukraine

Wales joins UK’s largest firefighting aid convoy
MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) has taken part in the UK’s largest ever convoy delivering vital firefighting equipment to Ukraine, joining 17 other Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) from across the country.
The convoy, coordinated by FIRE AID and supported by the UK Government, left the UK in early April. It travelled through France, Germany and Poland, delivering over 30 fire service vehicles and more than 15,000 items of equipment to support Ukrainian firefighters on the front line of the ongoing war.
Since the Russian invasion in 2022, UK fire services have donated 119 vehicles and over 200,000 pieces of equipment to Ukraine. Each participating service ensured local needs were met before donating surplus kit.
Watch Manager Rob Kershaw represented MAWWFRS on the convoy. He said:
“It’s been a privilege to be part of this convoy and to represent both FIRE AID and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
We received invaluable support and assistance from fire and police services across every country we passed through. Their help in coordinating, escorting, and hosting the convoy was outstanding.”
Chief Fire Officer Roger Thomas KFSM added:
“MAWWFRS is proud to support our colleagues in Ukraine by donating and delivering essential equipment.
The events in Ukraine have deeply affected the fire and rescue community, and this convoy is a demonstration of our ongoing commitment to helping those still working under extreme conditions.”
The donated equipment will support firefighters in Ukraine who continue to operate in war zones to save lives and protect property—often at great personal risk. Since the conflict began, 100 Ukrainian firefighters have been killed and 431 injured. A total of 411 fire stations and 1,700 firefighting vehicles have been destroyed.
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