Easter road death toll rises to 225

JOHANNESBURG - The Easter road death toll has risen to 225.

That's compared to 162 deaths on the road last year. 

READ: Easter traffic | Concern over high road death figures

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga released the numbers on Friday morning.

She said 185 fatal crashes were recorded.

"Our law enforcement officers maintained visibility throughout the period and dealt with the intransigent drivers who could not resist the temptation to break the rules of the road and share the space responsibly," Chikunga said.

225 people died on the roads this Easter weekend. This was due to over 180 crashes. The death toll is up by 63 from last year's 162. Transport Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga, released the numbers a little earlier. #DStv403 #eNCA pic.twitter.com/bcdCrrtcYG

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