Residents in the Great Dyke have been urged to exercise heightened caution on the roads and to spread awareness among motorists in an effort to curb road accidents during the Heroes and Defence Forces holiday period.
Tatenda Chinoda, the Roads for Life Champion for the African Region, has called on Great Dyke residents to utilize all available platforms to disseminate the road safety message effectively.
The holiday period, which marks the beginning of the school vacation, typically sees an increase in travel. Historically, this time has been marked by a significant number of road accidents. Last year, during the Heroes and Defence Forces holidays, there were 12 fatal accidents resulting in 15 deaths and 132 injuries.
Statistics showed a concerning trend. The number of fatal accidents increased from 4 in 2022 to 12 in 2023, while fatalities rose from 5 to 15 in the same period. Although there was a slight decrease in the number of injuries from 163 to 132, the rise in fatalities and accidents highlights the urgent need for enhanced road safety measures.
