BANGKOK, Jan 2 (TNA) – Road fatalities during the
so-called “Seven Dangerous Days” of New Year holiday rose to 317, Thai
officials say.
To promote road safety and enforce strict traffic
regulations during New Year holiday, Thai authorities launch the “Seven
Dangerous Days” campaign, which runs from December 27, 2019 until January 2,
2020.
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation announced
on Thursday that the death toll between December 27 to January 1 accumulated to
317 and 3,160 people were injured in 3,076 road accidents.
Deputy Interior Minister Songsak Thonsri said drink-driving
remained the number 1 cause of accident (39.31%), followed by speeding
(28.34%).
During the campaign, over 246,000 people had been penalized
for violating traffic laws and regulations, mostly failing to wear helmet while
riding motorcycle, he said.
Compared with the same period of last year’s campaign, the
number of road fatalities decreased, but, Somsak said, it could be much more
reduced if motorists obey the laws.
A total of 423 people were killed in road accident during
last year’s campaign.(TNA)
