politics
April 29, 2026
Important News for Serbia: Urgent Decision Made After Highway Massacre Near Ruma
Assistant Director of the Road Traffic Safety Agency, Veljko Ćurčić, stated today for Tanjug that driving in the opposite direction is unfortunately a trend, and that it represents risky, reckless behavior in gross violation of traffic rules.
TL;DR
- Driving in the opposite direction on highways is a dangerous and increasing trend.
- A recent fatal accident on the Ruma-Šabac highway, likely caused by improper highway entry, has prompted an urgent response.
- The Road Traffic Safety Agency will host a roundtable with experts to analyze the causes of such accidents.
- Public feedback is being gathered via a questionnaire and email to identify dangerous road sections and suggest solutions.
- Psychological factors, such as poor emotional control and ego issues, and the influence of social media among young people, are cited as potential reasons for this behavior.
- The agency is also providing psychological support to victims of traffic accidents.
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