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THE festive season death toll from road traffic accidents has risen to 86 after five more people died between Saturday and Sunday.
Police also reported that 600 people have been injured between December 15, and December 28, this year, compared to 461 injured last year during the same period.
Police spokesman Superintendent Paul Nyathi said the total number of accidents recorded during the same period has surpassed last year’s 880 after rising to 1,054 this year.
“2,395 vehicles were impounded for defects of being unroadworthy and 99,571 tickets were issued for various traffic offences and none the same date last year,” Chief Supt Nyathi said.
He said as at December 28 this year, the total number of road accidents and accident related deaths had also declined compared to the same day last year.
“Five people were killed on December 28 this year compared to six last year on the same day, while 31 were injured last year compared to 11 this year on the same date,” he said.
Chief Supt Nyathi said as at December 28 this year, 86 vehicles were impounded and 6,790 tickets were issued, compared to none last year during the same day.
He said the total number of people who have died this year after Christmas has significantly declined compared to the previous years.
“As the holiday progresses, the Zimbabwe Republic Police appreciates the decline in the number of fatal accidents being recorded (after Christmas). We urge drivers to continue exercising caution. They should avoid speeding and remain alert in order to prevent accidents,” he added.
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