There has been a 20 per cent increase in the number of road fatalities so far this year.
A total of 72 persons have died in motor vehicle crashes since the start of the year, according to the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport. The increase is relative to the corresponding period in 2018 when 60 persons died.
Consequent to the increase, the Road Safety Unit is renewing its call for motorists to desist from the practice of speeding on the roads. It is also advising motorists to keep left while driving and to avoid overtaking around corners.
The report revealed that among the deaths were 14 drivers of private motor vehicles, 16 pedestrians and 12 private motor vehicle passengers.
