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Arab road deaths disproportionately high
by JERUSALEM (JPS) -- The death rate of Arabs on the roads is double their proportion in the general population, according to stati, The UAL said 35 percent of the 541 people killed in traffic accidents in 1998 were Arabs, while Arabs constitute 17 percent of t
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Eldar called on Prime Minister Ehud Barak to press for a comprehensive survey to be conducted in the Arab sector as a first step toward a more equal allocation of funds for road development and improvements.
The ministry said there are other reasons for the high number of accidents in the Arab sector. These include lack of proper training for drivers and lack of awareness of road safety.
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