More than 5,000 deaths of traffic accidents in the first half this year
There were 12,321 traffic accidents, resulting in 5,255 deaths and 9,599 injuries nationwide in the first half this year, reported the National Traffic Safety Committee.
Although the number of traffic accidents across the country increased, the number of deaths significantly decreased compared to the same period last year, the committee said.
“Compared to the first six months of 2023, traffic accidents increased by 1,842 cases, up 17.58%, deaths decreased by 702 people, down 11.78%, and injuries increased by 2,707 people, up 39.28%,” said Tran Huu Minh, the committee’s head.
Out of these, there were 12,225 road traffic accidents, causing 5,191 deaths and 9,584 injuries.
Railways experienced 66 accidents, resulting in 48 deaths and ten injuries, waterways had 27 accidents, leading to 15 deaths and five injuries and at sea, there were three accidents, causing one death.
This year alone, from May 15 to June 14, 2024, there were 1,894 accidents across Vietnam, resulting in 849 deaths and 1,373 injuries, an increase of 140 cases (up 7.98%), a decrease in deaths by 92 (down 9.78%) and an increase of accidents causing injuries of 194 (up 16.45%), respectively, compared to the same period last year.
