Monday, July 16, 2007

29% of accidents come from right-handed steering wheel vehicles

Monday, July 16, 2007
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata

An information source reported that there are 1,768 victims of land traffic accidents during the month of May 2007. This information is based on data gathered from private clinics and the traffic police departments from the 24 provinces and municipalities. Among the victims, 407 were seriously injured and 96 died. The report also indicated that 465 of the victims sustained accidents in Phnom Penh. This number reflects an increase by 6% as compared to May 2006, and a 30% increase as compared to April 2007. Among the total number of accidents, 29% were the results of right-handed steering wheel vehicles. 34% of the victims are aged between 15 and 24-year-old, and 36% of the victims were injured on the heads.

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