澳大利亚警告有致命的节庆季节风险,溺水、与酒精有关的紧急情况和道路死亡急剧上升。 Australia warns of deadly festive season risks, with drownings, alcohol-related emergencies, and road deaths rising sharply.

澳大利亚的紧急服务是对一个危险的节日季节的警告,2024年的数据显示,从圣诞节到新年,平均每天有三次溺水,特别是在内陆水道和没有巡逻的海滩上,影响到大多数55岁以上的成年人和在国外出生的人,经常涉及酒精。 Emergency services in Australia are warning of a dangerous festive season, with 2024 data showing an average of three drownings per day from Christmas to New Year’s Day, particularly at inland waterways and unpatrolled beaches, affecting mostly adults over 55 and people born overseas, often involving alcohol. 酒精和毒品事故的救护车出勤率在每年最后两周上升25%,在新年和夏夜达到高峰。 Ambulance attendances for alcohol and drug-related incidents rose 25% in the final two weeks of the year, peaking on New Year’s Day and Eve. 公路死亡人数逐年增加3%,截至11月,死亡人数为1 332人,可能是15年来死亡人数最高的,尽管车辆安全情况有所改善。 Road fatalities increased by 3% year-on-year, with 1,332 deaths recorded by November—potentially the highest toll in 15 years—despite improved vehicle safety. 警察正在增加巡逻,自12月18日以来,328名残疾驾驶员在维多利亚州被捕。 Police are increasing patrols, with 328 impaired drivers arrested in Victoria since December 18. 由于压力、酒精和家庭关系紧张,家庭暴力也有所增加,促使支助服务保持高度警惕。 Domestic violence also rises due to stress, alcohol, and family tensions, prompting support services to remain on high alert.