Increase in Fatal Road Accidents Due to Distraction
September 14, 2024
A recent study by the Traffic Department reveals that fatal road accidents have increased by 11 this year. Half of the fatalities were due to drivers being distracted by their mobile phones while driving. Most deaths occurred in residential areas, with many drivers and pedestrians not wearing seatbelts or helmets. The rise in fatalities is concerning and calls for attentiveness from all road users.