YEREVAN. – This year 150 people were killed and 2,794 were injured as a result of traffic accidents in Armenia.

Norik Sargsyan, Head of the Road Patrol Service Department of the Road Police, noted the aforementioned at a press conference on Tuesday.

“Picture of the number of accidents has changed, and as a result thereof, the number of people affected has reduced,” said Sargsyan. “As of [Monday,] August 29, [a total of] 1,972 traffic accidents are recorded in Armenia, as a result of which, 150 people were killed and 2,794—injured.

“The number of accidents decreased by 174, the death toll—by 53, and the number of injured—by 253, as compared to the same period last year.”

As per Norik Sargsyan, traffic accidents in Armenia have dropped due to two factors: Strict administration toward drivers, and fight against tinted windshields.