GeoStat: 442 people died in road accidents in 2023
GeoStat: 442 people died in road accidents in 2023

Road accidents in 2023 resulted in 442 casualties, the National Statistics Service (GeoStat) reported.

According to GeoStat, 158 car accidents out of 5,594 were caused by driving under the influence of alcohol, and 7,310 people were injured.

The National Statistic Service said 10,564 fires were observed across the country last year. Forty-eight people died, and 205 received various body injuries. 306 buildings were destroyed in fires.

Fifteen crimes related to trafficking were committed in 2023. The Ministry of Internal Affairs solved 8 cases. The number of victims of family violence was 7,773, including 6,534 women and 1,239 men.