Study: Earbud-related deaths have tripled since 2005

Half of the victims were struck by trains, others by cars, buses and even bicycles.

Indianapolis

If you've got your earbuds in and your music turned up, watch where you're going.

A new study found U.S. deaths have tripled among pedestrians walking while listening to headphones. That's just in the last seven years.

Half of the victims were struck by trains, others by cars, buses and even bicycles.

The bottom line, turn the volume down and pay attention to traffic.


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