By Mikayla van Loon
As the long weekend approaches, CFA is calling on drivers to be extra careful on the roads, with high levels of traffic expected.
Deputy Chief Officer Specialist Services Garry Cook said vehicle collisions on the Labour Day long weekend last year were the most responded to incidents by CFA.
“More than 35 people have died on Victorian roads this year. Even one call-out to a crash is
one too many, and we don’t want a repeat of last year’s long weekend,” Mr Cook said.
CFA work alongside 21 Road Crash Rescue brigades including VICSES, Fire Rescue Victoria and Victoria Police.
Mr Cook hopes that these services won’t be required over the coming weekend.
As one of the first weekends for families and friends to go away, Mr Cook is urging people to take care.
“It will be fantastic for Victorians to be out and about enjoying their long weekend, but we urge
people to use sense and caution on the roads,” he said.
“The devastating impacts of road trauma are felt by the families and communities involved long
after emergency service personnel have left the scene,” he said.
“These incidents can also impact our members who attend.”
CFA is wanting to remind people that most incidents are preventable when either speed, fatigue or distractions are removed from the equation.
