In the past week, Fukuoka Prefecture has experienced a concerning rise in traffic fatalities, with five deaths occurring in traffic accidents. This surge brings the year’s total to 92 deaths, an increase of 26 compared to the same period last year. The Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters has labeled this rise as a “dramatic increase” in traffic fatalities and is calling for increased caution and awareness among drivers and pedestrians. To combat this troubling trend, the police have stepped up their traffic enforcement and accident prevention efforts, including additional patrolling and speed enforcement on major roads. Source: Fukuoka Prefectural Police / NHK
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