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Traffic Accidents Kill 20, Injure 1,034

Legacy Phuket GazetteWednesday, March 10, 1999Last Updated: Wednesday, March 10, 1999

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PHUKET TOWN: Twenty people were killed in traffic accidents between January 20 and February 20, and a further 1,034 were injured, according to figures from the three state hospitals, Wachira, Thalang and Patong. Motorcycle accidents were to blame for the vast majority of deaths and injuries. Of the 20 dead, 19 were killed on motorbikes, with only one dying in a car. Of those reported injured, 951 were riding motorcycles.

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