Open AccessFlying Roadside Stones—a Deadly Risk in a Crash
Author(s) -
Ulf Björnstig,
Johanna Björnstig
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
traffic safety research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2004-3082
DOI - 10.55329/tcfh3140
Subject(s) - ditch , crash , dirt , forensic engineering , engineering , geography , cartography , computer science , ecology , biology , programming language
The crash of a coach with 58 occupants at 100 kmph revealed the danger of covering ditch areas with sharp stones 5–20 cm in size. Stones and dirt were sprayed into the coach compartment resulting in serious injuries and death. Road safety works need to address this factor in the future.