During six months of this year, from January to June, there were 1,520 cases of road accidents, according to a report of the Ministry of Interior.

The accidents claimed 793 lives and injured 2,072 others, a year-on-year increase of 5 percent and 7 percent, respectively, the same source pointed out, stressing that more than half of the accidents occurred at night.

Excessive speeding, disrespect of the priority rights, drink driving, not wearing helmet, overtaking and turning in dangerous situation are among the major causes of road accidents in Cambodia.

Competent authorities once again urged for the public’s attention to the respect of traffic laws.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse