Can traffic accidents cause damage to the environment?

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Yes, the correct answer is affirmative. In road safety, it is taught that traffic accidents generate four types of costs: human, material, administrative, and environmental (or ecological). Environmental damage is caused by the spillage of toxic fluids (oil, fuel, coolant), the emission of harmful gases in the event of a fire, the abandonment of waste (parts, glass, tires), and direct impact on the surrounding flora or fauna. These damages can occur on any type of road, both urban and interurban.

Can traffic accidents cause damage to the environment?

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