Road accidents leave 10 injured across Jordan in past 24 hours

Jordan

Published: 2024-05-07 12:53

Last Updated: 2024-05-19 17:11


Road accidents leave 10 injured across Jordan in past 24 hours
Road accidents leave 10 injured across Jordan in past 24 hours

Captain Ayman Al-Harahsheh of the Highway Patrol Department at the Public Security Directorate stated that 10 people were injured in road accidents across Jordan in the past 24 hours.

Harahsheh mentioned that a series of accidents happened as rain started, fortunately without causing any injuries. However, one collision occurred on Monday on the Al-Adassiya-Naour road, moderately injuring four people who were taken to Southern Shuna Hospital by civil defense personnel. 

Another collision on Monday at 11:30 AM on the Amman-Zarqa Road resulted in four injuries. They were taken to Prince Faisal Hospital and Mount Olive Hospital.

Early Tuesday, at 2:30 AM, a serious accident occurred on the desert road after the Karak Bridge towards Amman, injuring two people who were transferred to Karak Governmental Hospital by the Civil Defense. Their condition was described as moderate.

Al-Harahsheh attributed the accidents to lack of proper traffic precautions, tailgating, incorrect handling of turns, and driving in the wrong lane.

He stressed the importance of being cautious due to the unpredictable weather and maintaining a safe distance between vehicles. He urged people to avoid dangerous traffic violations like speeding, using mobile phones while driving, dangerous overtaking, and driving in the wrong lane.

Regarding serious violations, Al-Harahsheh mentioned the arrest of a cargo vehicle driver for running a red light and dealing with a cargo vehicle found carrying 15 passengers in the trunk.