KATHMANDU –\u00a0 One thousand two hundred and thirty-three people have died in road accidents over the last six months of the current fiscal year.<\/p>\n
The number of accident casualties has increased compared to the same period last year due to careless driving and not paying attention to the full observance of traffic rules, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.<\/p>\n
The Ministry stated that a total of 1,149 people were killed in 12,856 road accidents across the country until January 14, 2024. One thousand two hundred and thirty-three people have died in 11,338 road accidents until January 13, 2025.<\/p>\n
Although the number of road accidents has decreased in the six months of this year compared to the six months of last year, the number of deaths has increased, said the Home Ministry Spokesperson Ram Chandra Tiwari.<\/p>\n
According to the details provided by the Ministry, the number of deaths due to road accidents has increased despite the decrease in the number of accidents in Gandaki, Kathmandu Valley and Karnali.<\/p>\n
With the exception of Madhes Province and Bagmati (Kathmandu Valley), the number of deaths has decreased despite the increase in the number of accidents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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