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Traffic Safety: 781 deaths and 2,712 accidents this year
The National Road Safety Observatory has recorded a rise of over 10% in the number of road traffic fatalities in Tunisia from the beginning of the year up to August 5th, reaching 781 deaths compared to 708 in 2025. This increase occurred despite a 41.19% decline in the total number of accidents, which dropped to 2,712 accidents, and a 43.19% decrease in the number of injuries, totaling 3,554 cases. Speeding remains the primary cause of fatal accidents, accounting for 39.37%, followed by inattentiveness and distraction at 15.75%. These figures are part of a national strategy aimed at reducing fatal accidents by 50% by 2034, through infrastructure development, legislative review, law enforcement, and ongoing awareness campaigns.
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