Over 7,000 tickets and 358-weekend accidents

Police handed out over 7,000  traffic violation tickets on the weekend including 2,000 for speeding and 347 for alcohol intake, contributing to 358 accidents leading to one death and dozens injured. There have been 235 highway deaths so far this year and police authorities are warning , motorists to drive with care during next week’s national celebrations when scores of thousands head for the interior.