HC Deb 13 June 1956 vol 554 c35W
80. Mr. Whitelaw

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation how many accidents have taken place on route A6, between Penrith and Carlisle, during 1955; and how many have taken place so far in 1956, showing in each case the numbers of fatal and non-fatal accidents.

Mr. Watkinson

During the year 1955, 217 accidents were reported by the police. Of these, 4 were fatal, 69 involved non-fatal injuries and 144 damage to property only. For the first five months of this year 57 accidents were reported, of which 2 were fatal, 21 non-fatal and 34 damage only.

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