Worst week on Czech roads

Newly released police figures have revealed that the country has just experienced one of its worst weeks for traffic accidents for some time. The figures reveal more than 3000 accidents, 506 injuries and 25 fatalities occurred last week. Estimated financial costs are about 153 million crowns. Last Tuesday proved to be a peak for fatalities with eight people killed in a single day. The accidents are in part attributed to wet weather, with more consistently prevalent factors such as speeding and alcohol also playing a role. The country is known for its relatively high levels of traffic accidents and fatalities compared to the EU average.