A total of 304 people died, 970 were injured in 905 traffic accidents occurred in the first half of this year, Main State Traffic Police Office told local media.

Compared to the relevant period of last year, the number of road accidents decreased by 140, fatalities - by 103 and injured - by 147 facts.

73 people died, 342 were injured in 323 traffic accidents occurred in Baku. Compared to the relevant period of last year, the number of road accidents in Baku decreased by 69, fatalities - by 45 and injured - by 72 facts.