This is really a big step in my opinion, as language choices can shape opinions, as the article states “a ‘significant step forward’ in recognizing the preventable nature of road collisions.”

  • Worx@lemmynsfw.com
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    9 hours ago

    The police in the UK have called them “road traffic incidents” for at least 15 years now

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      8 hours ago

      Incident still sounds too close to accident. I vote we call it “consequences”.