Iranian authorities reported 796 fatalities and over 18,000 accidents throughout Nowruz vacation highway accidents, whereas gasoline consumption surged 16.6% in comparison with final yr’s celebrations.
Colonel Assad Karami, head of Iran’s Visitors Police, confirmed the loss of life toll on Thursday by way of the ultimate days of Nowruz travels.
“Regardless of preliminary reductions, accident charges surged through the return wave,” he advised ILNA information company, attributing crashes primarily to driver fatigue and rushing.
New enforcement measures now mandate three-month license suspensions for any violation inflicting accidents. Drivers caught working automobiles throughout suspension will face legal fees.
In the meantime, the Nationwide Iranian Oil Merchandise Distribution Firm reported 150.2 million liters of gasoline consumed on March 31 – a 21.4 million liter improve from final yr. Common every day consumption through the first 12 Nowruz days reached 132.2 million liters, peaking at 141.6 million on March 29.
Heavy return site visitors continues on main routes like Karaj-Chalus and Tehran-North Freeway.
Provinces together with Gilan, Mazandaran, and Isfahan expertise extreme congestion.
Authorities attribute each accidents and gasoline spikes to unprecedented journey volumes throughout Persian New 12 months that began on March 21.
