Fatal traffic accidents in 2023 already surpassed that of the entire numbers for 2022

The number of fatal traffic accidents in north Cyprus has increased compared to last year.

According to a report by Yeniduzen, in 2022, 21 fatal traffic accidents were reported, while 29 road deaths have already been recorded between January, 1 and July, 17 2023.

Within the same seven-month period, there were 692 accidents on the road, 419 people were injured and 29 died.

Lefkosia is top of the list with a total of 606 traffic accidents this year.

Meanwhile traffic police monitored 246,031 drivers out of which 26,731 traffic offences leading to fines and/or prosecution were recorded.

In a separate report, it said that speeding and drink-driving are the main causes of road accidents.

Yeniduzen, LGC News