13 died in road accidents during New Year holiday

At least 13 people were killed in 11 fatal road traffic accidents that were recorded during the New Year holiday.

Police spokesperson Esther Katongo says a total of 120 accidents were reported during the New Year holiday from the 31st December, 2018 to 02nd of January, 2019.

Ms. Katongo has told Q-News in a statement that from the 120 recorded accidents, 14 were serious and that at least 15 persons were seriously injured.

She says 33 others were slight serious accidents in which 35 persons suffered slight injuries.

Ms. Katongo states that the remaining 62 accidents, however, only caused damage to motor vehicles involved.

She has attributed the reduced number of accidents record during the New Year Holiday to increased presence of traffic officers in conjunction with Road Transport and Safety agency.