In addition to causing personal and material damage, can traffic accidents negatively affect the environment?

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Yes, undoubtedly. As a driver, you must be aware that traffic accidents have a significant ecological cost, known as environmental impact, which goes beyond human and economic damage. The main causes of this environmental deterioration are: Fluid Spills: Leaks of motor oil, fuel, brake fluid, or coolant are highly polluting to the soil and, if filtered, to groundwater. Solid Waste: Plastics, glass, metals, and tires are left scattered on the road. Fires and Fumes: Accidents can trigger forest fires (especially in summer), and burning vehicles release toxic gases into the atmosphere. Flora and Fauna: Destruction of vegetation and injury to wildlife. The option limiting this to 'only interurban roads' is incorrect. In urban areas (cities), spills end up in the drainage system contaminating the water cycle, and fumes worsen the air quality breathed by pedestrians.

In addition to causing personal and material damage, can traffic accidents negatively affect the environment?

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