HL Deb 20 November 2001 vol 628 c130WA
Lord Bradshaw

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many people were killed and seriously injured in road accidents involving heavy goods vehicles in the last two years for which figures are available. [HL1274]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

In 1999, 620 people were killed in road accidents involving heavy goods vehicles, and a further 2,771 were seriously injured. In 2000, 560 people were killed in such accidents and 2,719 seriously injured.