FROM all indications, it appears the death toll on the nation's roadways will surpass the 300 figure.
Kenute Hare, director of the Road Safety Unit (RSU) in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, said his office is "very concerned" about this situation. "Our ability to get below 300 is not where we want it to be," he told Auto yesterday.
"The toll currently stands at 290 and we are profoundly concerned." The director said based on projections, the figure could rise to as high as 307. However, he used the opportunity to appeal to road users.
"Breadwinners are being killed... fathers, mothers, sons and daughters, and in many instances, this could have been avoided. We're appealing to everyone, please be cognisant of how you use the roads," he said. Hare said the Ministry of Health has spent close to $2 billion to treat road accident victims. Read more:
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