Eid holiday turned bloody with traffic accidents! 7-day balance sheet announced

Minister of Internal Affairs Yerlikaya provided information on his social media account about the inspections carried out during the Eid al-Adha holiday and the traffic accidents that occurred.

HOLIDAYERS ON THEIR ROAD

The end of the 9-day holiday is approaching. This being the case, citizens left their holiday resorts or hometowns and set out to return to their cities of residence. Due to the congestion on the highways, traffic was almost paralyzed. In addition, hundreds of accidents with injuries and deaths occurred.

62 LOSSES OF LIVES IN ACCIDENTS IN 7 DAYS

Minister of Internal Affairs Ali Yerlikaya, who stated that 62 people lost their lives in traffic accidents that occurred in the last 7 days since the holiday started, announced that 8 thousand 690 people were injured. On the 7th day of the holiday, 13 people died in traffic accidents. While 597 traffic accidents occurred, a total of 1,07 people were injured.

THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES WERE PROCESSED

Noting that 406 thousand 165 vehicles were inspected, speed and radar procedures were applied to 21 thousand 129 vehicles, and other procedures were applied to 39 thousand 21 vehicles, Minister Yerlikaya said, “Please do not overspeed. Let’s not forget to wear seat belts in both our vehicles and buses. Let’s obey the traffic rules. May your journeys be with your loved ones.” “It is there to bring together, not to separate.” he warned.

CONTROLS CONTINUE 24 HOURS 7 DAYS.

It was learned that speed inspections continued at night with radar during the holiday, and it was stated that the controls continued on a 24-hour basis.