We’re urging people to take extra care as they get out and about over the Easter holiday weekend.
In 2025, our crews saw a 22% increase in overall activity during the Easter bank holiday period with a 24% increase in calls to attend to people injured in road traffic collisions. This Easter we’re asking people across the communities we serve to take extra care to keep themselves and other road users safe.
- Richard de Coverley, Head of Operational Delivery at KSS said: “Over the Easter weekend the roads will be busier than usual, so please allow extra time for your journey to help ensure you get there safely.
- “We expect to see an increase in the number of vulnerable road users, including motorcyclists, cyclists, horse riders, and pedestrians. We all need to exercise extra caution around these groups.”
- He continued: “As with road traffic collisions, the potential for good weather and a long weekend can bring many people outside to complete household tasks or DIY projects. A little bit of planning and preparation and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) can help everyone to complete DIY tasks without incident and reduce the likelihood of serious injury.”
KSS is committed to its vision of an end to preventable loss of life from medical emergencies and by raising awareness of these potential seasonal dangers we’re aiming to encourage everyone to take simple precautions to keep themselves, and others, safe.
