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Fewer children killed on London's roads

London's roads have become safer for children according to figures released last week by Transport for London (TfL).

The number of children killed or seriously injured (KSI) on London's roads has fallen from an average of 935 a year in the mid/late 1990s to 355 in 2005 - a 62% reduction.

The statistics also show that the overall number of people killed or seriously injured has fallen by 45% in the same period - down from an average 6,684 a year to 3,650 in 2005 (a 12% drop on the 2004 figures).

TfL is investing around £50 million a year on road safety engineering, training and education.

Mayor of London Ken Livingstone said: "Road safety is working in London following the introduction of 20 mph zones and speed cameras along with increased road safety awareness. This success over the last five years has meant we are now working towards even tougher targets."

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