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Driver Injury Severity in Road Accidents: A Comprehensive Review of Key Influencing Factors

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|Feb 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2026-0080 | Journal eISSN: 2199-6512 | Journal ISSN: 1336-5835
Language: English
Submitted on: Nov 6, 2025
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Published on: Feb 8, 2026
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