Accident statistics in the first half of 2024
In January-June 2024, 681 fewer road accidents occurred in the country, or by 12.7% less than in the corresponding period of 2023. At the same time, the number of victims of natural disasters decreased by 11.8% to 931 people, the message of the State Committee of Azerbaijan. According to the same source, 333 people were killed in car accidents and 598 were injured. 86.5% of road accidents occurred on the territory of settlements. 74.5% of the dead and 73.2% of those injured in road accidents are men.
There were also 13 fatal or bodily injuries as a result of drunk driving in a car. As a result, 5 people were killed and 9 were injured.
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Complaints about a foul gas-like odor persist in the Əhmədli, Günəşli, NZS settlements, and some other areas of Baku. Residents report that the issue has been ongoing for several days.
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On January 23, the weather in Baku will be cloudy. Rain is expected in some areas in the evening and morning; southeast and gusty wind. The air temperature at night will be +6+9°C, and during the day, it will be +9+11°C. Humidity will be 70-80%. Rain will also occur across the country, with heavy rainfall in some areas. Snow is expected in the mountainous regions. Fog will appear in some places; eastward and gusty wind is expected.
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One more child, who was injured in a road accident in Imishli region on 18 January, died in Baku hospital. Despite the efforts of doctors, the life of the minor born in 2015 could not be saved.
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Opposition members detained for critical social media posts were released on the same day, with no reports of mistreatment by authorities, Musavat Party deputy chairman Mustafa Hajibeyli told Turan news agency.
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