7 Dangerous Days of Songkran. In 2 days already 63 dead, 550 injured. The main cause is speeding – drunk driving.
On April 13 at the Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Road Accidents during the 2024 Songkran Festival, with Police Colonel Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice. As the chairman of the press conference on the performance of the Center for the Prevention and Reduction of Traffic Accidents during the 2024 Songkran Festival, he revealed the traffic accident statistics for April 12, 2024, the second day of the campaign. “Driving safely. Accident-free Thailand” had 307 accidents, 299 injuries and 38 deaths. The most common causes of accidents were speeding (41.37%), drunk driving (21.17%), cutting too close in front (20.20%). the vehicles that had the highest number of accidents were: motorcycles 84.91%, most occurred on straight routes, 86.32%, roads of the Department of Highways, 40.07%, roads in administrative organizations/ subdistrict villages, 25.73%. from 4.01pm to 5.00pm and from 7.01pm to 8.00pm 7.49%. The highest number of injuries and deaths occurred in the 20 to 29 age group, 18.69%. established, with 51,496 operational personnel. The province with the highest number of accidents was Phayao, 15 times. The provinces with the highest number of injured were Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phayao. 14 people. The provinces with the highest number of deaths were Nakhon Ratchasima, Roi Et and Chiang Rai, 3 deaths.
Summary of road accidents accumulated during the 2 days of the campaign (11-12 April 2024). There were a total of 541 accidents, a total of 550 injuries, a total of 63 deaths. The province had no victims. (Zero deaths) There are 42 provinces. The provinces with the highest accumulation of accidents are: Chiang Rai and Prachuap Khiri Khan (21 times). The provinces with the highest number of cumulative injuries were Nakhon Si Thammarat and Songkhla (22 people) .The provinces with the highest number of cumulative deaths were Roi Et, 5 cases.
The NCPO has been coordinating with the provinces to enforce the law strictly and seriously. Especially drivers with behavior at risk of accidents and repeat offenders according to the highway code. Including paying attention to risky spots along the highway. Secondary road route: The administrative organization of the village subdistrict emphasizes the establishment of checkpoints along the route surrounding the Songkran water play area. and prepare emergency medical services to be able to help people quickly. Furthermore, there is a strict ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages to young people under 20 years of age and on sales in the form of street vendors in areas where there are water play areas Songkran (Zoning) and tourist attractions. Additionally, we will increase our focus on safety in water travel and water tourist attractions. As well as publicizing the public to play Songkran water according to the beautiful traditions of Thailand.
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