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Sophie Brownson

The life-saving drink-driving warning to England fans ahead of World Cup kick-off

Football fans are being warned about the deadly consequences of drinking and driving as they get ready to cheer on England in the World Cup.

The message comes after figures show a sharp rise in the number of drink and drug-driving injuries when England plays in major tournaments. In the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020, casualties rose from 10% to as much as 20% of all road injuries.

Peter Slater, chairman of Road Safety GB NE, warned drivers to not even have one drink if they are planning on going out to watch the match.

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