PANJIM: A total of 53 persons lost their lives in two months of December 2019 and January 2020 which saw a total of 698 accidents.
The Directorate of Transport has compiled monthly report of number of accidents that occurred and number of challans issued for January 2020 and December 2019.
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As per the report, there were total 342 road accidents in January 2020, (North Goa – 167 and South Goa – 175) occurred from which 27 were fatal accidents (North Goa – 14 and South Goa – 13), 18 grievous accidents (North Goa – 6 and South Goa – 12), 76 minor accidents (North Goa – 23 and South Goa – 53) and 221 non-injury accidents (North Goa – 124 and South Goa –97).
The total number of persons who lost their lives in road accidents was 27 (North Goa – 14 and South Goa – 13). 20 riders, 2 P/rider, 5 pedestrians lost their lives in these accidents.
24 people were grievously injured (North – 08 and South – 16) while 123 persons suffered minor injuries (North – 38, South – 85).
A total 3243 challans were issued by transport authorities in January 2020.
Similarly in December 2019, there were total 351 road accidents (North Goa – 165 and South Goa – 186) occurred from which 26 were fatal accidents (North Goa – 12 and South Goa – 14), 19 grievous accidents (North Goa – 9 and South Goa – 10), 95 minor accidents (North Goa – 36 and South Goa – 59) and 169 non-injury accidents (North Goa – 108 and South Goa –103).
The total number of persons who lost their lives in road accidents was 26 (North Goa – 12 and South Goa – 14). 20 riders, 4 p/rider, 2 pedestrians lost their lives in these accidents.
25 people were grievously injured (North – 11 and South – 14) while 142 persons suffered minor injuries (North – 51, South – 91).
A total 2511 challans were issued by transport authorities in the month.
