Tragic Road Accident Claims Lives
Four people were killed, and two others injured in a truck-bus collision in Saudi Arabia. The accident occurred on a road linking Al Qassim in central Saudi Arabia to the western city of Medina, traffic authorities confirmed.
Details on the Incident
While specifics about the cause remain undisclosed, legal procedures are underway. Two injured individuals received medical attention at the site. The accident highlights ongoing concerns over road safety in the kingdom.
Recent Accidents in Saudi Arabia
Car Flips in Sultana Town
On Wednesday, a separate accident in Sultana, 190 kilometers from Najran, saw a motorist injured when their car flipped over. The Saudi Red Crescent Authority deployed an air ambulance to transport the individual to King Khalid Hospital in Najran.
Pile-Up in Riyadh
Last week, a 20-vehicle pile-up in Riyadh left one dead and ten others injured. Civil defense teams rescued a person trapped in a car during the crash.
Progress in Traffic Safety Efforts
Saudi Arabia has intensified efforts to improve road safety, including enforcing stricter penalties for traffic violations. A 2.5% decrease in serious accidents and a 2.9% drop in fatalities were reported in 2023 compared to 2022.
The Saudi Interior Ministry highlighted that traffic deaths have halved, decreasing from 28.8 cases per 100,000 people in 2016 to 13 cases in 2023.
Expanding Road Infrastructure
Saudi Arabia’s growing road network, now totaling 316,900 km, reflects a 2.2% annual increase. Registered vehicles in the kingdom rose by 6.2% in 2023, reaching 15.1 million.
