DOH: Motorcycles in 80% of Holy Week road crashes, 5 fatalities

Motorcycle-related accidents accounted for most road traffic incidents during Holy Week, according to data released by the Department of Health on Sunday, April 20.

From April 13 to April 19, a total of 383 road crash cases were recorded, with motorcycles involved in 296 of them.

Five fatalities occurred, all resulting from motorcycle crashes.

The DOH noted that only 59 individuals out of the reported accidents wore safety accessories like helmets or seatbelts.

Alcohol was a contributing factor in 31 incidents.

Despite the high numbers, the total figure is 32 percent lower compared to the same period last year.

The agency urged motorists to drive safely when returning to work after Holy Week and emphasized the importance of wearing safety gear and adhering to traffic rules.