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BY Theodora Aidoo, 4:00pm November 18, 2019,

These are the African countries with the highest traffic-related deaths

by Theodora Aidoo, 4:00pm November 18, 2019,

Libya

These are the African countries with the highest traffic-related deaths
Some car wrecks, which are stacked at Tariq Al Siqqa, a public park in central Tripoli. Pic Credit: AFP

In Libya, where petrol is reportedly cheaper than mineral water, the country has the highest incidence of car accidents anywhere in the world at a rate of 73.4 deaths per 100,000 people, according to World Facts.

Gross disregard of traffic rules and vehicles with poor safety standards are the major contributing factors leading to carnage on the roads, Jordan Times reports.

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: November 18, 2019

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