Traffic accident cases fall in March: PSA
The Peninsula
The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) in its 87th issue of the Qatar Monthly Statistics bulletin disclosed that 613 traffic accident cases were recorded in March 2021, showing a monthly decrease of 2.9% and an annual increase of 26.9%.
Light injuries accounted for the vast majority of traffic accident cases during the same month, with 88%, followed by 9% severe injuries. However, 18 deaths were recorded, equivalent to 3% of total traffic accident cases. The newsletter also added that 5,342 new vehicles were registered in March, showing a monthly increase of 3.9% and an annual increase of 24.4%. Meanwhile, the issue recorded a rise in the number and value of sold properties; a monthly increase of 27.5% and 45.0%, respectively (compared to February 2021), and an annual increase of 126.1% and 74.8% (compared to March 2020).
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