Road traffic collisions

The government has launched its first drug-driving awareness campaign in a decade as part of efforts to tackle the sharp rise in drug-related collisions.

Air Ambulances UK and Kwik Fit have teamed up for Brake’s Road Safety Week (16–22 November 2025) to raise awareness around safe driving during the winter months.

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) has reached a major milestone, responding to its 7,000th emergency call-out.

Devon Air Ambulance has launched IMPACT — the Centre for Post-Collision Research, Innovation and Translation — the aim of which is to reduce the leading cause of death and disability worldwide: road collisions.

Over 400 medical students joined Welsh police, fire and ambulance services at a multi-agency exercise that saw four challenging road traffic collision scenarios played out over the course of one day giving them an insight into roadside response before casualties are taken to hospital.

A review is underway to update Road Traffic Collision Instructor training in the fire and rescue services.

Avon and Somerset Police has premiered a hard-hitting road safety video designed to highlight the tragic loss of life from recent fatal road traffic collisions.

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has called for further action, including clearer strategies and a consultation on expanded statutory duties, to tackle road deaths and injuries across the UK.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has invested in a specialist new forensic facility to support crime scene investigations, forensic analysis and evidence collection.

An introduction to Psychology of Rescue, a new study commissioned by Kent Fire and Rescue Services to understand how the actions of rescuers affect those being rescued and bystanders who witness sometimes traumatic incidents.