A total of 2,080 people have been killed through road accidents between January and October this year, while 2,209 persons were knocked down, and 12,380 persons have sustained injuries during the same period.
The Deputy Central Regional Commander of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, Mr. Bismark John Sertodji, made this known at the inauguration of a refurbished and expanded office for the Driver Vehicle and Licensing Authority (DVLA) in Cape Coast yesterday, December 14, 2020.
He also said the figures were more than the total number of casualties recorded in the last year.
Mr. Sertodji said the statistics were worrying and called on all key stakeholders, including the DVLA, the MTTD, and the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) to help reduce the carnage on the country’s roads.
“ A life lost cannot be brought back so we should all safeguard every life,” he stated.
He urged all drivers to respect the rights of other road users, adhere to road signs, and avoid speeding.
He further urged transport unions to ensure that drivers left their stations without taking alcoholic beverages, or any substance that would influence their judgment when driving.
