More Accidental Deaths in the UK

Apr 15, 2026, 23:03

Introduction

A new report shows more people in the UK died from accidents. Poor people have more accidents than rich people.

Main Body

In 2023 and 2024, 23,000 people died from accidents. Almost 900,000 people went to the hospital. Scotland had the most deaths. London was the safest place. Poor areas in England are more dangerous. People there die in accidents more often. This happens because their houses are bad or their jobs are dangerous. Old people and men have the most accidents. Many old people fall down. Falls caused 48% of the deaths. Poisoning from drugs and alcohol caused 27% of the deaths. More people died from dog bites in 2023. Accidents cost the NHS £6 billion every year. Doctors say the hospitals are too full. This makes it hard to help old people quickly.

Conclusion

RoSPA wants the government to make a new plan. This plan will help people stay safe and help the NHS.

Vocabulary Learning

accident

Something that happens by chance, usually causing harm意外/事故

Example:A new report shows more people died from accidents.

cause

To make something happen導致/引起

Example:Poisoning from drugs and alcohol caused 27% of the deaths.

dangerous

Something that can cause harm or death危險的

Example:Poor areas in England are more dangerous.

government

The group of people who control a country政府

Example:RoSPA wants the government to make a new plan.

hospital

A place where sick or injured people get help醫院

Example:Doctors say the hospitals are too full.