As many as 112 road traffic accidents occurred nationwide onFebruary 17-18, leaving 81 dead and 52 others injured, according to theNational Traffic Safety Committee.
On February 18, just one day before the beginning of the lunar New Year, 38 people lost their lives in accidents.
During the two days, traffic police force handled over 4,700 cases ofviolations of regulations on traffic safety, while sequestering 31 carsand over 1,000 motor bikes, and confiscating 165 driving licences.
Police forces across the country have planned to ensure publicorder and traffic safety on the New Year’s Eve, when large crowds areexpected to flow into the streets to usher in the New Year.-VNA