Phuket –
Phuket has announced a total of 30 road accidents, 30 injuries, and zero deaths in the first four days (April 11th – April 14th) of the seven days (April 11th, 2024 to April 17th, 2024) of the ‘Songkran Road Safety Campaign 2024′.
The Phuket Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) Office told the Phuket Express on Monday (April 15th) the details from the fourth day (April 14th) of the campaign.
There were a total of 6 road accidents resulting in 6 injuries. Two road accidents were in the Mueang District involving two injuries. Two accidents and two injuries took place in the Thalang district. Two accidents with two injuries also took place in the Kathu district (Home of Patong).
Of the total of 30 injuries during the first 4 days, 20 of the victims were Thai, four were foreigners, and six were migrant workers. Most injuries were to people aged from 20 -29. Twenty eight accidents involved motorbikes and two involved cars. Eighteen of the people injured were not wearing helmets. Ten of the accidents involved drunk driving.
Phuket has announced a total of 24 road accidents, 24 injuries, and zero deaths in three days (April 11th – April 13th) of the seven days (April 11th, 2024 to April 17th, 2024) of the ‘Songkran Road Safety Campaign 2024′.
