HÀ NỘI — Traffic accidents have killed 2,100 people and injured 3,800 others in the first three months of 2017, which is a decrease compared to the same period last year. At 4,800, the total number of traffic accidents is also down by 175 cases, or 3.51 per cent, compared to the corresponding period in 2016. In March, the country saw 1,347 traffic accidents, with 544 deaths and 1,175 injuries, down by 20, 59 and 20 cases, respectively, against last year. In the first quarter of 2017, the traffic police handled 986,714 cases of traffic violations nationwide, with a total administrative fine of around VNĐ593 billion (US$22.2 million). This year, Việt Nam aims to reduce road and railway accidents by 5 to 10 per cent compared to 2016, and at least 5 per cent of serious accidents involving railways, inland waterways and coaches.

Source: Viet Nam News March 28, 2017 03:56 UTC