NINE people died on West Sussex roads while driving for work.
Workers and employers are being urged to take extra care on the roads as it was revealed there were 680 collisions in the region involving people driving for work purposes last year.
Of those 137 were left with serious and life-changing injuries.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is calling on those who drive for work, their managers and business owners to help reduce risk on the road.
Nicki Peddle, the fire service’s head of prevention, said: “Multitasking is invaluable when you’re under pressure at work but WSFRS knows all too well that multitasking when driving can have devastating results. “
For advice on safe driving at work visit www.drivingforbetterbusiness.com.
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