NewsWhore
01-03-2007, 04:10 PM
The emergency authorities report that the death toll for the New Year's holidays has been placed at ten. Over 300 people were reported injured. This total is a significant reduction from the 17 deaths reported in 2005. The injured, however, were more numerous than in 2005, 300 in 2006 versus 234 in 2005. Of the ten deaths, nine resulted from traffic accidents and one by intoxication. Of the injured, 22 were hurt by fireworks and 13 by intoxication. AMET officials seized a total of 149 vehicles from drivers in violation of the anti-drink laws.
Overall, 38 people lost their lives over the Christmas and New Year's holidays, according to the Center for Emergency Operations (COE). A total of 942 were injured. Some 345 traffic accidents were reported, representing the chief cause of the fatalities. Diario Libre reported that 33 of the 38 deaths were traffic related. Despite these tragic figures however, the number is down by 38% from 2006 when 61 people lost their lives. As part of the Safe Holiday 2006 program, 736 roadside aid stations were set up and 36,000 volunteers provided their services to the safety operation.
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Overall, 38 people lost their lives over the Christmas and New Year's holidays, according to the Center for Emergency Operations (COE). A total of 942 were injured. Some 345 traffic accidents were reported, representing the chief cause of the fatalities. Diario Libre reported that 33 of the 38 deaths were traffic related. Despite these tragic figures however, the number is down by 38% from 2006 when 61 people lost their lives. As part of the Safe Holiday 2006 program, 736 roadside aid stations were set up and 36,000 volunteers provided their services to the safety operation.
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