A worrying report by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) says road accidents are on the increase across the country.
The first two months of January and February 2024 saw 2,260 road crashes reported involving 3,910 vehicles, with 369 fatalities, 2,552 injuries and 381 pedestrian knockdowns.
The Director-General of the NRSA, Ing. David Osafo Adonteng in a statement said the increase is worrying and advised to be cautious during the Easter holidays.
“This is an increase of 0.49% for crashes, 1.37% for vehicles involved and 2.0% for persons injured. Notably, persons killed/fatalities increased by 11.82%, all compared to the first two months in 2023,” Ing. David Osafo Adonteng said.
