Speed accounts for the top cause of accidents in north Cyprus

According to a road traffic report released by the north Cyprus traffic unit, 71 traffic accidents took place throughout the country between July 16-22 with speed accounting for the top cause of the accidents.

According to report, 18 people were injured in 14 accident case in one week.

21 of them were driving fast, 16 happened at the crossroads, 15 were close followers, 11 were careless driving while 8 were caused by other factors.

The cost of damage done in the accidents totaled a massive 337, 650 TL.

21 of the accidents took place in Lefkoşa, 23 in Girne, 15 in Famagusta, 7 in Iskele, and 5 in Güzelyurt.