Op Selamat 19: 18 fatal accidents, 22 deaths recorded on third day
Op Selamat 19 done in conjunction with Chinese New Year to reduce accident cases.
Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mat Kasim Karim said the statistics on Jan 20 (Friday), recorded 1,901 accident cases.
“2,852 vehicles were involved in accidents.
“Out of the total, 18 fatal accidents were recorded resulting in 22 deaths, nine serious injuries and 53 light injuries,” he said on Saturday.
JSPT have advised all individuals on the road to remain vigilant to avoid risk of accidents.
Op Selamat 19 done for 10 days from Jan 18 to 27, 2023, throughout the country.
Op Selamat 19 will continue for 10 days starting from Jan 18 to 27, nationwide
On Jan 13, Police Deputy Inspector-General Tan Sri Razarudin Husain officiated the Chinese New Year Op Selamat 19 Launch at the Overpass Restaurant, Ayer Keroh, Melaka (southbound), North South Highway (Plus).
With the theme ' Safely home Safety Towards Your Destination’ the campaign aims to focus on efforts to minimise road accidents and crime prevention during the festive season.
Razarudin through the campaign, JSPT hopes to educate motorists to be conscious on the road to ensure smooth traffic for the safety and comfort of all motorists,
Throughout Op Selamat 19, JSPT has mobilised the police air force drone unit to help manage traffic while monitoring areas where traffic congestions were most likely to happen.
