Peregraf
A tragic traffic accident claimed the lives of three people this evening near the city gate of Halabja. The collision occurred on the road between Sirwan and Halabja, involving a taxi and a tractor.
The Halabja Traffic Directorate confirmed the fatalities, adding that the incident also left others injured. The exact number and condition of the injured have not yet been disclosed.
This accident highlights the ongoing road safety crisis in the Kurdistan Region. Official statistics indicate that hundreds of people lose their lives, and thousands sustain injuries annually in traffic-related incidents.
A previous investigation by Peregraf revealed that speeding accounts for 60 percent of traffic accidents in the region, with negligence contributing to 30 percent and road and vehicle defects making up the remaining 10 percent.
Authorities urge drivers to exercise caution, adhere to speed limits, and ensure vehicle maintenance to reduce the risk of such devastating accidents.