TUESDAY 18 APRIL: John Stapleton WHILE the national road toll of 21 for the Easter holidays was five less than last year, in NSW the figures almost doubled, sparking a political furore. NSW was the worst performing state, with nine dead. Queensland saw four dead, with three of the state's deaths involving pedestrians aged over 70. Victoria recorded three dead, South Australia and Western Australia two each and the Northern Territory one.
Easter Road Toll The Australian 18 April 2006
Easter Road Toll The Australian 18 April 2006
Easter Road Toll The Australian 18 April 2006
TUESDAY 18 APRIL: John Stapleton WHILE the national road toll of 21 for the Easter holidays was five less than last year, in NSW the figures almost doubled, sparking a political furore. NSW was the worst performing state, with nine dead. Queensland saw four dead, with three of the state's deaths involving pedestrians aged over 70. Victoria recorded three dead, South Australia and Western Australia two each and the Northern Territory one.