The number of traffic accidents across Vietnam has decreased over the first nine months of 2016, the government said in a recent report.

The Vietnamese government has submitted a report on efforts to ensure traffic safety to the lawmaking National Assembly, revealing that the number of traffic accidents and crash victims has dropped nationwide during the first nine months of this year, compared to the same period of 2015.

More than 15,000 traffic accidents, mainly road accidents, have been recorded across the country, killing 6,440 people and injuring over 13,000 others.

This number represents a decline of nearly 1,300 while road deaths and injuries reduced by 133 and 1,700 respectively compared to the first nine months of 2015.

The report also stated that the death toll caused by traffic accidents between 2011 and 2015 decreased by over 12,500 compared to the 2006- 2010 period.

Despite the positive statistics, 22 provinces and cities were warned of the rising number of victims killed in traffic accidents, eight of which were over ten percent, including Ho Chi Minh City.

The government has set a goal of a continued decrease in the number of accidents and crash victims of between five to ten percent in 2017.

Efforts will also be made to improve infrastructure in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and prevent prolonged traffic congestion.

Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam!