At least, 650 people were killed daily in road accidents throughout Africa, Jean Todt, UN Special Envoy for Road Safety said on Monday at the 2017 Africa Road Safety Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.
Todt said road accidents in Africa were among the deadliest worldwide, urging more action.
The top UN official called for more to be done to keep drivers as well as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, safe.
“There is projected increase in urbanisation, motorisation, infrastructure development projects and vehicle ownership in the region over the coming decades.
“Road traffic fatalities and injuries will continue to take a rising toll on countries, if no significant changes are made,” he warned.
To change the trend, Todt urged participating governments to implement the Global Plan for the Decade of Action and the…
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