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Queensland Rail releases new safety campaign after record near misses
Sydney Morning Herald
August 9, 2021 (Australia)
A new advertisement from Queensland Rail is hoping to spread awareness on the dangers of train crossings after 81 people pedestrians were nearly hit across the state last year, more than 2019.
Source
https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland-rail-releases-new-safety-campaign-after-record-near-misses-20210809-p58hbi.html
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