Out of these accidents, 390 people were affected, 327 sustained injuries while 63 lost their lives.
“Of the recorded fatalities, 27 involved motorcycles, comprising 14 passengers, 13 riders, and 26 pedestrians.” Kananura noted. Most of the accidents were attributed to improper overtaking, speeding and following too closely.
Meanwhile, members of public have been urged to adhere to traffic regulations on the roads as the festive season approaches,
“As the festive season approaches, let’s make an effort to avoid becoming part of the crash statistics by adhering to traffic regulations on the roads. Remember, road safety is a shared responsibility. Instead of blaming others, understand your role as a road user.” police urges
