Adelyn LauAlmost 400 people lost their lives or were seriously injured in traffic accidents in the first half, police said. Officers handled 363 fatal and serious traffic accidents that saw 341 people suffering serious injuries and 51 losing their lives. The rest who died were 18 drivers, nine passengers and seven cyclists. Four of the cyclist deaths did not involve other road users, and six of the cyclists weren't wearing helmets. Officers plan a new round of enforcement operations in the third quarter to combat distracted driving and reduce bicycle accidents.

Source: The Standard August 04, 2024 19:48 UTC