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Australia’s road toll has increased by 7.5% in the first six months of 2024, with 634 road users losing their lives. New South Wales has the highest number of road deaths, followed by Queensland and Victoria. The ACT and Northern Territory have reported the biggest year-on-year percentage increases. While some states have seen declines in road deaths, the national total for the previous 12 months shows an increase of 11.7%. The rate of annual deaths per 100,000 population has also increased. The running national total exceeds the targeted yearly deaths set by the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-30.
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