Nghe An holds memorial service for traffic accident victims

On the evening of November 17, the People's Committee of Nghe An province organized a "Memorial Ceremony for Traffic Accident Victims" in 2019. Attending the ceremony were representatives of leaders of provincial departments and agencies, along with youth union members, students in the province.

Panorama of the memorial ceremony. Photo: Kien Rose

In the first 10 months of 2019, the whole province had 209 traffic accidents, killing 131 people and injuring 145 people. Traffic accidents decreased compared to the same period in all 3 criteria (9 fewer cases, 16 fewer deaths, 14 fewer injuries).

At the memorial service, delegates watched reports on the tragedy, pain and loss caused by traffic accidents; and animations warning people about the risks of traffic accidents and their consequences.

Through this, the explanation of the main causes of traffic accidents comes from poor traffic awareness such as speeding, overtaking against regulations, not complying with the Road Traffic Law, not having the awareness to give way; using alcohol when participating in traffic, especially among young people...

The scene of the accident between a passenger bus and a taxi that left 3 people dead and 1 injured in the early morning of October 26 in Quan Hanh town (Nghi Loc). Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Public Security.

Speaking at the memorial ceremony, comrade Hoang Phu Hien - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Director of the Department of Transport emphasized that although traffic accidents have decreased in all three criteria, the traffic safety and order situation continues to be complicated and unpredictable.

Therefore, we recommend that units, organizations, individuals and all people raise awareness of compliance with traffic safety laws. Each family and school needs to educate children about awareness and responsibility when participating in traffic, contributing to building a traffic culture, creating a safe traffic environment for themselves and the community.

Delegates at the ceremony lit candles to commemorate traffic accident victims. Photo: Kien Rose

This is the 7th time Nghe An has organized a memorial service, praying for the deceased souls and spreading the message "Remembering the departed - for the living".

The memorial service is an opportunity for everyone to express their condolences to the unfortunate people, share the painful loss with their loved ones. This is also an opportunity for everyone to remind themselves, their relatives and friends about the preciousness of life and the need to obey the Traffic Law.