Road Accidents Stories
Transport stakeholders believe that widespread adoption of digital driving education could significantly reduce accidents caused by inexperienced driv...
Deadly traffic accidents are common in Ethiopia, where driving standards are poor and many vehicles are badly maintained.
Data from the National Police Service reveal that between May 2022 to October 2023, 9,996 people were directly affected by motorcycle crashes.
The proposed measures align with the authority’s commitment to enhancing school transport safety in line with global best practices.
A total of 4,748 people died in crashes last year, an increase of 424 deaths from 2023.
To assist law enforcement in distinguishing commercial motorcycles from private ones, boda bodas will be branded with specific colour bands designated...
The report identified high-risk locations and corridors as key focus areas for intervention. Notable hotspots include Hass Filling Station along Momba...
Pedestrians remain the most vulnerable road users, accounting for 38 per cent of the casualties, followed by motorcyclists at 25 per cent.
Aggrieved locals had barricaded the busy road, demanding compensation for their losses, leading to a standoff with police attempting to restore traffi...
Police said efforts to locate lorry driver who fled the scene are ongoing, and they have launched investigations to determine the exact circumstances...
The identification of these blackspots comes as the government intensifies its efforts to curb road accidents during the festive season when traffic v...
Pedestrians and motorcyclists remain the most vulnerable, with over 1,600 pedestrians and 900 motorcyclists losing their lives.
The enhanced patrols are designed to ensure compliance with traffic laws, prevent reckless driving, and stop unlicensed and overloaded public service...
To encourage safer driving habits, EAGOL is leveraging its mobile app to reward drivers with points redeemable for fuel, airtime, and refreshments.
Initial investigations suggest the bus driver was reckless, overtaking other vehicles inappropriately, which led to the fatal collision.
According to the NTSA, 3,917 pedestrians have died in road accidents this year, up from 3,427 in 2023.
The NTSA, in partnership with local leaders and community organisations, will use social media to extend the campaign's reach.
Data from the National Police Service has revealed that 4,282 fatalities have been recorded from road crashes in 2024.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Kanja highlighted the rising trend in road accidents and urged caution during the festive season.
