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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has warned that many children in South Africa are living with brain injuries caused by car accidents, urging parents to ensure their children are properly buckled up during the busy Easter travel period.
Creecy made the remarks while addressing the Easter road traffic campaign media briefing along the N1 highway in Kranskop as millions of travellers begin their journeys for the Easter weekend.
She stressed that children are particularly vulnerable during road crashes, especially when they are not properly restrained inside vehicles.
According to the minister, medical records show that a significant number of children suffer serious brain injuries after being thrown through vehicle windscreens when cars stop suddenly or are involved in collisions.
“One of the great tragedies of our country is the excessive number of children who have brain damage because when the car brakes suddenly, they fly through the windscreen of the vehicle,” Creecy said.
She urged parents and guardians to prioritise the safety of their children when travelling.
“Please buckle up your children. Even if you have them on your lap, you will not be able to hold them if the vehicle brakes suddenly,” she added.
Authorities have intensified road safety campaigns across the country as part of the Easter traffic operations aimed at reducing accidents and fatalities on South Africa’s roads.
