France's road toll falls 15.5% with 46 fewer deaths

Road deaths fell 15.5% in August with 251 people killed against the 297 in August 2017.

Connexion journalist

Published Monday 01 October 2018 - 14:48 Modified Monday 01 October 2018 - 14:48

August saw the toll fall for the fourth month: -8.4% in May, -9.3% June and -5.5% in July when the 80kph limit started. However, 24 cyclists died, the worst toll in five years.

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France's road toll falls 15.5% with 46 fewer deaths

Road deaths fell 15.5% in August with 251 people killed against the 297 in August 2017.

New ski night train will link Paris to the French Alps

Dunkin’ doughnut chain to open in France in May

Proposed law will stop French banks from closing accounts for no reason

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New ski night train will link Paris to the French Alps

Dunkin’ doughnut chain to open in France in May

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