The number of traffic accidents in Armenia in 9 months surges by almost 18 percent
The number of traffic accidents in Armenia in the first nine months of 2019 surged by almost 18 percent year-on-year to 3,442, ARKA reports citing National Statistical Committee (NSC).
It said 252 people died in road accidents during that time span, which was 2.9% higher than the number of deaths in the same time span of 2018. In September alone, 33 people died in road accidents, which was 10% higher than in August.
Some 4,961 people were injured in road accidents in 9 months, a 16.0% rise when compared to the same period last year. In September alone, 708 people were injured in rod accidents, which was 10.3% more than in August.
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