SA's Road Carnage Likened to a 'War Zone'

Nearly 1500 people have lost their lives on the country's roads this festive season. Transport minister Ben Martins announced the final figures saying drunken driving, excessive speeding, not wearing seatbelts and unroadworthy vehicles were the main causes.

Accident Scene (file photo)

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