Road carnage claim 17 lives
'We attended to incidents that claimed the lives of at least 17 people in just over a week.'
ER24 is urging motorists to be alert while driving.
A number of people have either been injured or killed in collisions across several parts of the country in just over a week.
“We attended to incidents that claimed the lives of at least 17 people. Just over 80 people sustained minor to critical injuries in these collisions,” said ER24 spokesperson, Chitra Bodasing.
With the festive season fast approaching people are urged to plan ahead.
If you are driving to your destination, remember to conduct a safety check on your vehicle prior to leaving.Â
Bodasing added, “Check if any of the tyres need replacing and that wiper blades, headlights and signal lights are working.”
Below are some tips:
- Ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy
- Refrain from speeding
- Be mindful of other road users
- Do not drive while under the influence of liquor
- Do not allow yourself to become distracted while driving
- Keep a safe following distance
- Do not become aggressive or resort to road rage
- Refrain from skipping stop signs and red traffic lights. Be cautious when changing lanes
- Avoid texting and driving and talking on your cellular phone while driving
- If there are children in the vehicle, ensure that they are appropriately restrained
ER24’s Emergency Contact Centre can be reached 24 hours a day on 084 124 for any medical emergency.
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