At least eight people were killed and 41 others got injured in road accidents in Mongolia during the holiday of the traditional Naadam Festival, according to the country's National Police Agency (NPA) on Tuesday.
During the July 10-16 period, over-speeding, unpermitted overtaking, and driver fatigue were the main causes of the accidents, the NPA said in a statement.
Road accidents in Mongolia happen more often during summer and vacation seasons due to a dramatically increasing number of people who travel to the countryside, said the NPA, urging drivers to strictly comply with road traffic regulations to protect themselves and their loved ones.
In 2024, a total of 21,485 road traffic accidents were recorded across Mongolia, killing 83 people and injuring 1,528 others, according to the traffic police department.

Published Date:2025-07-30