Rising Road Deaths Worry Police

Rising Road Deaths Worry Police
Rising Road Deaths Worry Police

Police have expressed deep concern over the increase in road deaths since the beginning of the year.

On a year to date basis, from January to May 2021, 20 people have already lost their lives from road accidents in the Central District alone.

The No. 2 District officer commanding, senior superintendent Paul Oketsang said their statistics show an increase in the number of accidents and deaths compared to the corresponding period. This is a development he described as worrisome. He said last year during the same period the district had recorded eight deaths from five road accidents.

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