“The festive season is the time when road accidents surge. Over 285 persons died in accidents and 349 push cyclists, and 387 pedestrians also succumbed to road accidents worldwide. Among the victims, who are those most vulnerable to the adverse impacts of road accidents? Collectively, it is these human factors that have caused a surge in road accidents in recent years. Apart from road accidents, the festive season also carries the risk of burns from lighting fireworks .

Source: Sunday Observer December 15, 2018 19:52 UTC