By, Kinyera Anthony Lakomekec,
Pader District,
7th January, 2022.
Pader district has registered a soaring case of death up to 35 with severe injuries of 54 according to a report from the district police commander last year, 2021.
In the traffic report produced, there were 24 cases of reported fatal accidents with a death toll of 35, 32 cases of a serious accident with 54 severe injuries and 17 minors reported with 17 minor injuries.
In a report given by the officer in charge of traffic, Pader district, Francis Obiti, the causes of the death are majorly attributed to reckless driving, unqualified drivers especially by the motorists, over speeding, careless pedestrians, among others.
Francis further urges road users to observe road safety signs, proper use of the machines by the operators and have respect for each other while using the road. He warned the auction traders to desist from using vehicles that overloads people together with luggage.
Meanwhile, Tai Ramadhan, Pader district police commander urge people to take precautions while using the road to avoid such accidents that could result in death or serious injuries
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