Stats show 9 deaths in last 9 days
MARGAO
Even as the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims was observed by the Road Safety & Traffic Management Committee of the Village Panchayat of Camurlim on Sunday, statistics of road accidents of the first nine days of December showed death of nine persons in road accidents – one death every 24 hours in the last nine days.
GOACAN Coordinator Roland Martins informed that around nine lives were lost in road accidents across the State in the last nine days.
Meanwhile, villagers of Camurlim lit candles on Sunday as they remembered the people from the village who had lost their lives in road accidents in recent times.
Sarpanch Basil Fernandes informed that the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims was observed by the Road Safety and Traffic Management of the Village Panchayat of Camurlim on Sunday.
He said members took a pledge that they will not over speed or give into road rage or rash driving; will not put others’ lives at risk, and will ensure the usage of seatbelt or helmet for all passengers.
In his brief address, the sarpanch made a fervent plea to the villagers to observe the basic traffic rules, including wearing helmets and to fasten seat belts while driving on the road.
