Ministry of Internal Affairs names main cause of fatal accidents in Russia

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Over half of the deaths recorded in accidents in Russia occur as a result of head-on collisions. In this regard, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is in favor of creating hundreds of rest areas on highways.

In Russia, people most often die in accidents as a result of head-on collisions, the first deputy head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia said.

"Unfortunately, 60% of road deaths are caused by head-on collisions. Long distances, night, people fall asleep,”

– Alexander Gorovoy said.

He emphasized that the ministry intends to achieve the implementation of a project to equip 500 rest areas, which will be located on the main highways of the country.