Seven die on Czech roads over two days of holidays

Seven people died, 20 were seriously injured and 130 ended up with light injuries on roads in the Czech Republic over the two days of holidays, police statistics suggest. This makes the two days even worse than the first July weekend that brings large numbers of drivers onto the roads as it marks the beginning of summer holidays. There has been an overall increase in the number of deaths caused by traffic accidents in comparison to last year. Last July saw the introduction of the new drivers' point system which improved road safety but now situation has gone back to normal.

Author: Jan Richter