Iraqi police said today they have arrested a truck driver who ran over schoolchildren, killing six and injuring fourteen others in a suburb of Basra. A spokesman for the interior ministry said the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle due to brake failure, causing it to sweep away students who were leaving school in the Hartha area. Although Iraq is a country rich in oil, the infrastructure is in a poor state after decades of conflict. The roads are often potholed and unlit at night. The police also highlight the bad behavior of drivers, pointing out violations of speed limits, consumption of alcohol or drugs, as well as the use of mobile phones. In 2022, more than 4,900 people were killed in road accidents in Iraq – an average of 13 deaths per day, according to health ministry figures. In 2022, more than 4,900 people were killed in road accidents in Iraq, an average of 13 deaths per day, according to figures […]
Source: News Beast
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