Road fatalities could double in Burma: ADB
Road fatalities are expected to double in Burma unless effective road safety measures are implemented.
Tagged: roads
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Traffic police attributed the accidents in most part to human error, including reckless driving and a general lack of understanding of traffic rules.
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