00:02Police officers and staff from Derham Constabulary are preparing for a major endurance challenge,
00:08one that will test stamina and teamwork while raising money for charity
00:11and highlighting the dangers behind fatal road incidents across the United Kingdom.
00:16This comes according to organisers involved locally.
00:20The team will take on the National Three Peaks Challenge,
00:23climbing Ben Nevis, Scarfell Pike and Snowdon,
00:26covering around 23 miles and 3,000 metres of ascent.
00:31The aim is to complete the route within 24 hours across challenging terrain conditions.
00:37Money raised will go to the Baby Loss Charity for Lewis.
00:41The charity supports families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth and the death of babies or children,
00:47providing memory boxes, bereavement training and practical help
00:52during the most difficult times for families across the north-east region.
00:57Organisers also want to raise awareness of the fatal four,
01:00the main causes of serious road collisions.
01:03Speeding, drink or drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt and mobile phone use,
01:09which continue to contribute to deaths on UK roads nationally every day.
01:13The Durham team say many officers involved in roads policing see first-hand the impacts of these incidents
01:20and hope the challenge will both honour victims and encourage safer driving behaviour across road user communities.
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