KATHMANDU: A total of 174 people have died in road accidents over the past nine months, with more than half of the victims being youths, according to traffic police data.
On Sunday, the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office released details of road accidents recorded during the last nine months of the current fiscal year. Information Officer SP Naresh Raj Subedi said 4,631 road accidents were reported during this period.
Out of the total fatalities, 93 were youths. Among them, seven were below 17 years of age, while 86 were between 16 and 35 years. The remaining 81 were above 36 years.
In terms of gender, 138 men, 33 women, one boy and two girls lost their lives in the accidents, according to the traffic police. In addition, 186 people were seriously injured, while 4,927 sustained minor injuries.
Traffic police said most accidents are caused by speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and the use of mobile phones while driving.
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