Fifty-three people lost their lives and 262 others were injured on Thailand’s roads on the second day of the “Seven Dangerous Days” of New Year holiday travel, bringing the totals to 86 killed and 452 injured in 469 accidents nationwide.
The Road Safety Command Centre reported today that speeding was blamed for 40.96% of the accidents, followed by drunk driving (27.31%). Motorcycles were involved in 74.44% of the incidents, 82.29% of which occurred on straight roads, with most taking place between 6pm and 9pm. Most casualties were aged between 40 and 49.
Yesterday, Phetchaburi recorded the most incidents (12), while the highest numbers of fatalities were in Nakhon Ratchasima and Suphan Buri (four each). Phayao and Surat Thani reported the highest numbers of injured (12 each).
Over the past 48 hours, Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Pathum Thani and Suphan Buri have recorded the highest death tolls (five each).
