Road accidents increasing on Namibian roads

The motor vehicle accidents are soon to be the leading cause of death in Namibia. The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund report shows that during 2010, there were more than 598 fatalities on the roads.^[1] During July and December, most accidents are reported. The accidents happen during the weekends and men are reported to be the main cause of accidents. Oshana, Erongo and Otjozondjupa are reported as the wort-affected regions.

Causes of accidents

"Pedestrians"
"Burst tyers"
"Animals crossing roads"

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Road Safety Tips

"Obey road rules"
"Yield for pedestrians"
"Where possible, do not drive during the night"
"Do not overtake two or more cars at once"
"Do not over speed"
"Do not drink and drive"

MVA Fund Crash Response Number: 0819682. Report motor vehicle crashes in Namibia.

Refferences

^ Denver, Kisting. "Road accidents fuel poverty: MVA report". Namibian. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
^ MVA, MVA. "Causes and Safety Tips". MVA. Retrieved 03 October 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

[1] Denver, Kisting. "Road accidents fuel poverty: MVA report". Namibian. Retrieved 11 October 2010.

[2] MVA, MVA. "Causes and Safety Tips". MVA. Retrieved 03 October 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

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