major crash

Frequency: 7.54.1 per million words

Used for a large-scale or serious accident.

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Examples (10)

  • The investigation into the major air crash is expected to take months.
  • A major crash on the M25 has caused long traffic delays this morning.
  • He was lucky to survive such a major crash with only minor injuries.
  • The new safety regulations are designed to prevent a major crash like the one that happened last year.
  • Eyewitnesses described the scene of the major train crash as chaotic.
  • Emergency services were immediately dispatched following reports of a major crash involving a school bus.
  • The risk of a major crash increases significantly in icy conditions.
  • Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the major highway crash.
  • This is the second major crash to occur at this intersection this year.
  • If you witness a major crash, the first thing you should do is call for help.