Switzerland sees 21% drop in fatal road accidents

Switzerland saw its total number of road accident deaths fall by more than a fifth in 2013, compared to the previous year. In 2013, the country recorded 269 deaths, down by 70 or 21% on the previous year. The number of serious injuries fell by 2% or 73 to 4,129. The number of accidents resulting in injuries reached 17,473. Accidents involving bicycles and motorcycles declined sharply, as the poor weather led people to stay at home.
March 27, 2014 Read time: 1 min
Switzerland saw its total number of road accident deaths fall by more than a fifth in 2013, compared to the previous year. In 2013, the country recorded 269 deaths, down by 70 or 21% on the previous year. The number of serious injuries fell by 2% or 73 to 4,129. The number of accidents resulting in injuries reached 17,473. Accidents involving bicycles and motorcycles declined sharply, as the poor weather led people to stay at home.
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