Disasters & Weather

Why you should be more nervous to drive than fly: You're 626 times more likely to die in a car crash than in an airplane disaster, study reveals

Flight anxiety is something that affects around one in six people - but a new study suggests it's actually more dangerous on solid ground.

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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Sep 8, 2026, 2:19 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Disasters & Weather
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  1. Source published: Sep 8, 2026, 2:19 PM UTC
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