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Minister of Transport and Public Works, Eric Molale, has identified driver behavior as the primary cause of accidents along the A3 Highway. Statistics from the 2022/23 period reveal 201 recorded crashes, with 21 fatalities, 18 serious injuries, 46 minor injuries, and 116 resulting in damages. Urging for cautious driving, Molale emphasized the need to reduce accidents and highlighted the positive progress in A3 road construction preparations. Stay tuned for safer roads ahead.
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