DPM: Up to 30,000 road accidents yearly


Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. -Bernamapic

KUALA LUMPUR: Motorists nationwide have been reminded to be more alert on the road as there are approximately 30,000 accidents every year, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The Deputy Prime Minister said operations conducted by the police have been unable to curb the number of road accidents, especially during festive periods.

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