Road Accident Toll in Tunisia: 7 Dead, 7 Injured on Wednesday
Seven people lost their lives and another seven were injured on Wednesday in 11 road accidents across Tunisia, according to the latest figures released by the National Road Safety Observatory (ONSR).
Despite these numbers, the ONSR reports a 31.91 % drop in the total number of accidents compared with the same period last year.
Year‑to‑Date Statistics (up to 23 February)
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Accidents recorded | 573 |
| Deaths | 154 |
| Injuries | 716 |
Main Causes of Accidents
| Rank | Cause | Accidents (since 1 Jan) | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Speeding | 141 | 59 | 178 |
| 2️⃣ | Inattention & lack of vigilance | 134 | 20 | 157 |
| 3️⃣ | Road‑infrastructure failures | 77 | 20 | 69 |
| 4️⃣ | Failure to respect right‑of‑way | 54 | 5 | 81 |
Warning Ahead of Ramadan
The ONSR also cautions that accident rates tend to surge during the month of Ramadan. Emergency services typically see a 15 %–20 % increase in serious crashes, especially in the hours leading up to the breaking of the fast (iftar).
“Risky behaviours—excessive speed, phone use while driving, distraction, fatigue, and low blood‑sugar levels—remain the primary aggravating factors,” said a spokesperson for the Observatory. “These issues are especially pronounced during peak traffic periods and in the four hours before iftar.”
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