Road Accidents Increase During Op Selamat 24/2025
Record-Breaking Number of Accidents Recorded on First Day of Op Selamat 24/2025
IPOH: A total of 2,040 road accidents were recorded on Day One of Op Selamat 24/2025 yesterday, marking a 16 per cent increase compared to the 1,758 cases recorded on the first day of Op Selamat 22/2024.
Fatality Rate Decreases Despite Increase in Accidents
Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri, however, said that the number of fatalities due to road accidents decreased to seven cases, compared to 21 cases recorded previously.
Categories with Increases in Accident Cases
"Highways, federal and municipal roads are among the categories that have seen an increase in accident cases. This is due to the rise in vehicles heading to hometowns for the Aidilfitri celebrations," said Mohd Yusri.
Fatality Rate by Road User Category
"In terms of fatalities by road user category, four cases involved motorcyclists, two pedestrians, and one a car driver," he said.
Summonses Issued and Emergency Response Team Deployment
Additionally, Mohd Yusri stated that 8,841 summonses were issued on the first day of the operation, reflecting a 16 per cent increase compared to the 7,308 summonses issued previously. "This is due to the police stepping up face-to-face issuance of summonses, aimed at raising awareness among road users to comply with traffic regulations," he said.
Mohd Yusri also revealed that Emergency Response Team (ERTs) have been deployed to 13 locations along the North-South Expressway (PLUS) and the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway. "The ERTs are on standby and conducting 24-hour monitoring, and are ready to assist road users in the event of any emergencies," he added.
Conclusion
The statistics released by the Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) reveal a concerning trend in road accidents during Op Selamat 24/2025. While the number of fatalities has decreased, the overall number of accidents has increased by 16 per cent compared to the previous year. It is imperative for road users to exercise caution and comply with traffic regulations to prevent further accidents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the cause of the increase in road accidents during Op Selamat 24/2025?
A: The increase in road accidents is attributed to the rise in vehicles heading to hometowns for the Aidilfitri celebrations.
Q: What is the number of fatalities due to road accidents during Op Selamat 24/2025?
A: The number of fatalities due to road accidents decreased to seven cases, compared to 21 cases recorded previously.
Q: What is the purpose of the Emergency Response Team (ERTs) deployed during Op Selamat 24/2025?
A: The ERTs are on standby and conducting 24-hour monitoring, and are ready to assist road users in the event of any emergencies.