Truck Crash in Al Laith Causes Injuries and Damage
A truck abruptly swerved and plowed into a store in Al Laith, part of Saudi Arabia’s Mecca region, leaving three people injured. The Saudi traffic authorities attributed the accident to sudden swerving and reported significant material damage to the store.
Car Collision in Al Baha Leaves 7 Injured
On the same day, a separate accident occurred in Al Baha, where a car collision injured seven individuals. According to the Saudi Red Crescent, emergency teams discovered two victims with severe injuries, four with moderate injuries, and one with minor injuries. All injured individuals received on-site care and were transferred to a local hospital for further treatment.
Fatal Bus-Truck Collision in Al Qassim-Medina Road
Last week, a tragic collision between a truck and a bus on the road linking Al Qassim and Medina claimed four lives and injured two others. The circumstances leading to this accident remain under investigation.
Riyadh Pile-Up Highlights Traffic Safety Challenges
In December, a massive 20-vehicle pile-up in Riyadh resulted in one fatality and ten injuries. The cause of this incident was not disclosed, emphasizing the need for ongoing vigilance in traffic safety.
Traffic Safety Improvements in Saudi Arabia
Road Fatalities Decline Significantly
The Saudi Interior Ministry recently announced that enhanced traffic safety measures have successfully reduced road fatalities by nearly half. Deaths from road accidents decreased from 28.8 per 100,000 people in 2016 to approximately 13 in 2023.
Vehicle Registration Numbers Surge
By the end of 2023, Saudi Arabia recorded 15.1 million roadworthy vehicles, marking a 6.2% increase compared to the previous year.
