Seatbelt use could have saved over a hundred lives in five years, new report finds
A recently released report by the OTI (Accident Investigation Board) delves into the impact of seatbelt use, or lack thereof, on fatal accidents. Between 2017 and 2021, 198 drivers and passengers in motor vehicle accidents lost their lives due to not wearing a seatbelt. According to assessments by traffic accident investigation boards, seatbelt usage could have saved 114 lives, and many others could have sustained less severe injuries had seatbelts been worn.
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