27 lives lost to road accidents in two weeks, 42 injured – NRSA

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has reported that in the past two weeks, road accidents have claimed the lives of 27 individuals, with 42 others sustaining injuries.

These incidents occurred across several regions, including Central, Eastern, Ashanti, Volta, North-East, and Oti.

Despite ongoing road safety education efforts, the NRSA expressed concern over the persistent accidents, describing the situation as worrying. “While road traffic crashes and casualties have significantly decreased over the past three years, the recent incidents remain unacceptable and have serious socio-economic impacts on the affected families and the nation as a whole,” said the NRSA in a press release.

The Authority identified key causes of these accidents as speeding, using mobile phones while driving, and general non-compliance with road regulations.

“Preliminary reports from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department indicate that these crashes were caused by indiscipline, such as excessive speed, wrongful overtaking, and the use of mobile phones while driving,” they stated.

The Acting Director-General of NRSA, Abraham Amaliba, expressed his concern and commitment to improving road safety.