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Zimbabwe road accidents claim 136 during festive season: police

Xinhua,January 05, 2018 Adjust font size:

HARARE, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- At least 136 people died in about 1,400 road traffic accidents during the festive season covering Dec. 15, 2017 to Jan. 1, 2018, state media reported Thursday.

Police spokesperson Charity Charamba told The Herald that another 755 people were injured during the same period, attributing most of the accidents to disregard of road regulations, speeding and faulty vehicles.

"A total of 1,398 accidents were recorded this year compared to 1,396 last year. 136 people died this year compared to 89 last year and 755 people were injured compared to 565 last year," she said. Enditem