serious

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Three people have been taken to hospital following a "serious road traffic collision" in County Tyrone.

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Eleven people were admitted to hospital, six of whom were law enforcement officers in a serious condition, police said.

From BBC

The charity said rising energy costs and poverty remained serious issues which "need addressing", adding these issues affected "far more people" in the community than figures suggested.

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Western Force coach Simon Cron has put a brave face on their second straight Super Rugby defeat, while admitting they must cut out ill-discipline and defensive errors if they want mount a serious challenge.

From Barron's

The report concluded the government should give serious consideration to the proposal to introduce a new category for football matches of national significance.

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