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The system of noting accident calls on a map is still being
maintained, but owing to the widespread nature of the calls for
1947 it is not possible to pinpoint any specific areas as " blackspots,"
as calls seem to have been evenly distributed throughout
the Borough.
I am again able to record that we have received numerous
letters of appreciation and thanks from residents who have had
occasion to use the Ambulance Service, and, once again, no
complaints have been received.
In conclusion, may I express my thanks to the members of
the Ambulance Sub-Committee and to the Medical Officer of
Health for the help, encouragement and advice I have received,
which has been of great assistance to me in the administration of
the Service.
A. L. HILL,
Chief Officer.
ANALYSIS OF ACCIDENTS FOR YEAR ENDED
31st DECEMBER, 1947.
1947. 1946.
Collision between Vehicles, Cycles, &c. 130 124
PEDESTRIANS KNOCKED DOWN BY—
(1) Motor Cycle 29 19
(2) Motor Lorry 32 33
(3) Pedal Cycle 35 25
(4) Public Service Vehicle 16 20
(5) Motor Car 51 80
163 177
INJURIES SUSTAINED BY FALLING—
(1) In the Street 160 114
(2) In the Home 59 70
(3) From Vehicles, Cycles, &c 89 63
(4) Down Stairs 34 28
(5) From Trees, Scaffolding, &c 12 12
354 287
WORKS ACCIDENTS—
(1) Caught in Machinery 18 16
(2) Crushed by heavy objects 30 16
(3) Miscellaneous accidents at work 54 99
(4) Falling 25 —
127 131