WC Traffic Authorities concerned by high number of road accidents

Mluleki Mrwebi

29 October 2012

The Western Cape Traffic Authorities held 24 road blocks over the weekend.

Traffic Chief Kenny Africa said they arrested many drivers for varoius offences,from drunk driving and exceeding the speed limit.

Africa said there were several accidents that occurred on the Western Cape roads over the weekend.

Africa said on Saturday night, five people, including a mother and her three-month old baby boy, died when a truck and car collided head-on in Knysna.

Africa said the province has experience a high number of fatal accidents in the last few weeks.

He added that the rate of accidents was unacceptable.