New record for fewest road deaths set in 2012

Last year was the safest on the country's roads since records of road deaths first began over 50 years ago.
One hundred and sixty one people died in road accidents in 2012, 25 fewer people than in 2011.
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SUBSCRIBELast year was the safest on the country's roads since records of road deaths first began over 50 years ago.
One hundred and sixty one people died in road accidents in 2012, 25 fewer people than in 2011.
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