At least 1,212 people were killed and 2,429 others injured in road accidents across the country in first three months of 2019.
Among the victims, 157 were women while 215 were children. A total of 1,168 road accidents took place from January 1 and March 31, according to the National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads and Railways (NCPSRR). It revealed the information in its regular monthly survey and observation report on Tuesday.
The report was prepared on the basis of 22 national dailies, 10 regional newspapers and eight online news portals and news agencies, said a an NCPSRR press release.
According to the report, 411 people, including 53 women and 71 children, lost their lives and 725 others received injuries in 383 accidents in January.
Some 401 accidents took place in February killing 415 people and injuring 884. Among the deceased, 58 were women while 62 were children.
In March, 386 people, including 46 women and 82 children, lost their lives and 820 others were injured in 384 road crashes.
Ashis Kumar Dey, general secretary of NCPSRR, said they identified 10 vital reasons for the growing number of road accidents.
Reckless driving, unskilled drivers and lack of awareness among pedestrians are mainly blamed for the accidents.
