100 people died on Czech roads during summer holidays

One hundred people died in traffic accidents on Czech roads during July and August, 12 more than last year. Police reported the figures on Tuesday. There were also more than 15,600 crashes, an increase of over 900 from last summer.

The most common causes were speeding and drivers not paying enough attention. Motorcyclists made up the largest group of victims, with 32 deaths.

At the same time, the number of people seriously injured fell to 340, the lowest figure for the summer months since 1990. There were also fewer accidents involving alcohol, with 870 recorded.