Traffic accidents cause 26 deaths and 3,423 injuries
Road traffic accidents recorded in urban areas from September 21 to 27 resulted in the death of 26 people and injuries to 3,423 others, including 121 with severe wounds, across 2,447 incidents, according to the General Directorate of National Security. The main cause of these accidents was incorrect traffic behaviors and violations, such as inattentiveness, failure to respect the right of way, excessive speeding, as well as other infractions like changing lanes without signaling, failing to stop at traffic signs, driving under the influence of alcohol, and improper overtaking. As part of ongoing control campaigns, security authorities issued approximately 52,000 violations and prepared 7,632 reports for offenders to be referred to the prosecutor’s office. Around 9.8 million dirhams in fines were collected, along with the seizure of 5,303 vehicles and the withdrawal of 7,632 licenses.
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