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Australian Posties Face Increased Accidents

August 9, 2023 8:34 am in by
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Australia Post is urging Aussies to keep an eye out for Posties, with data released today showing a Postie is injured by a third party on the roads at least once a week.

In the past financial year, 65 Posties sustained serious injuries as a result of third-party traffic accidents, including broken limbs, concussions, and lacerations, with many resulting in hospital stays, time off work, and psychological trauma.

Australia Post General Manager Safety and Wellbeing, Rod Maule said in the past year, 65 Posties sustained serious injuries as a result of third-party traffic accidents.

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