124 Traffic Accidents Due to Drunk Driving in Nepal Last Month, 12 Dead
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Last month, 124 vehicle accidents occurred across Nepal due to drunk driving (DUI), resulting in 12 deaths and 174 injuries. The Kathmandu Valley alone recorded 37 DUI accidents, causing two deaths and 50 injuries. Police attribute the increasing risk to DUI, particularly during nights and festivals, and urge drivers to follow traffic rules. DUI control campaigns and public awareness programs are being intensified nationwide.
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