Last year’s road carnage was the bloodiest in history, with the recent festive season claiming the highest toll, a detailed report by the NTSA reveals.
According to the National Transport and Safety Authority report, 4,748 people lost their lives on the roads compared to 4,324 the year before.
Deaths from accidents caused by government vehicles rose by 27 per cent compared to the previous year, claiming 14 lives from 11 recorded the year before.
Motorcycles, commercial and
private vehicles accounted for the
highest number of road crashes
during the year under review