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Santo Domingo.- The Christmas and New Year festivities claimed the lives of 105 people, 72 of those from traffic accidents, two from alcohol and 31 in brawls and shootouts, the Emergency Operations Center (COE) reported Monday.

COE director Juan Manuel Méndez said 574 people were involved  the traffic accidents, 502 of those were injured, and more than 100 were affected by alcohol, of which two died.

The official said more than 60,000 people were deployed throughout the effort to prevent accidents

The Police reported 25 people died in brawls and other disputes, four at the hands of criminals and two in shootouts.

Mendez said 17 people got sick from food poisoning and 775 others from various causes, noting an increase in the number of deaths from traffic accidents, "especially motorcycles."

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Written by: ElSuavecito, 4 Jan 2011 8:47 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Santiago de los 30 Caballeros

"72 of those from traffic accidents”

Drinking BRUGAL on a motorcycle is a guaranteed death wish.
Written by: PuntaCanaMike, 4 Jan 2011 10:02 AM
From: Dominican Republic
COE director Juan Manuel Méndez said 574 people were involved the traffic accidents, 502 of those were injured, and more than 100 were affected by alcohol, of which two died.

Only 100 alcohol related??? That does not fare well for the driving ability here on the island! What was the reason for the other 474?

No lights?
Texting?
Passing on corners?
Going the wrong way on a one way street?
Bald tires?
Overloaded vehicles?
Speeding?
Running red lights?
No licence?


Written by: WalterPolo, 4 Jan 2011 10:10 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
31 brawls and shootouts.

How many off-duty police/military involved?
Written by: danny00, 4 Jan 2011 11:11 AM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
31 in brawls and shootouts, the Emergency Operations Center (COE) reported Monday

THE WILD WEST DAYS.
HOLIDAY, DRINKING, TOUGH GUY THINKING,ECT!


ANYWAY ITS ALL GOOD IN LA- LA LAND. WHERE THERE IS NO EDUCATION.
Written by: corvette2006, 4 Jan 2011 1:24 PM
From: United States
This is the sad way for enjoying the holiday and so on ,I hates to see this happens
Sad. My prayers to the families of the people who lost their life
Written by: ElSuavecito, 4 Jan 2011 1:30 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Santiago de los 30 Caballeros

PuntaCanaMike,

That was an excellent post.
Written by: matador, 4 Jan 2011 1:56 PM
From: United States, www.brugal-ron.com/home.php
31 in brawls and shootouts,new Dominican way of life, They drink they got to fight.
Written by: curios1, 4 Jan 2011 5:20 PM
From: United States, right where im standin
theres always a chioce
Written by: canadafriend, 7 Jan 2011 12:31 AM
From: Canada
Such a devastating holiday period for those families..., with 60,000 persons deployed in prevention!
Written by: CamrasDiaz, 24 Aug 2011 2:35 AM
From: United States
I do not know what to do to comment on this. Perhaps, if the death toll from the accident, we understand, be able to. However, casualties who died from alcoholic beverages was very unfortunate. http://www.cctvsuppliers.com.au/

Written by: DanpoWell, 24 Aug 2011 5:47 AM
From: United States
Quite surprised to see so many casualties in the two big holiday. In fact, there is said that more than 60,000 people have been mobilized to seek to reduce accident rates.
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Written by: EbenHazer, 29 Aug 2011 12:17 AM
From: United States
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Written by: BanarRome, 31 Aug 2011 10:40 AM
From: United States
It is not easy to guarantee security at the event which is celebrated by so many people. However, I believe, that the police and security forces are trained and also get paid for it. And this, surely an important thing for us all.
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Written by: SalsaBaila, 31 Aug 2011 12:28 PM
From: United States
There's always some obituaries in the midst of the celebration that truly gives us joy. This makes us to be more introspective. Not too much of a euphoria that could ultimately harm ourselves and others. http://sales-alliance.com/

Written by: garyhamptonmcp, 31 Aug 2011 1:45 PM
From: Ireland
if you are going to have a drink then go ahead, enjoy. But stay at home or get driven. Thats my message.

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Written by: GayleMarta, 31 Aug 2011 10:17 PM
From: Albania
Seeing the number of casualties incurred, I became confused as well. Should not the celebration of Christmas is the celebration that should be celebrated with peace. And do not need to be filled with something else. Obviously, we need to invite the community to act more carefully in the future.
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Written by: OlgasMore, 5 Sep 2011 2:44 AM
From: American Samoa
Though it is good if we all mature enough when celebrating Christmas and New Year events. For, these are the two celebrations are filled with joy. Is something that is very unfortunate if the celebration that should be filled with the laughter gave way to tears.
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Written by: AbongTens, 5 Sep 2011 4:56 AM
From: United States
It is true to say that life and death governed by God. However, it is a natural thing if we keep ourselves in the best possible, so as not to become victims of accidents or other things that we do not want.
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Written by: LolasMore, 5 Sep 2011 9:00 AM
From: United States
We do have police and security as well. But, of course we must remain able to maintain ourselves. That we are not affected when it came to pass and enjoy the celebration of this kind. I think like that.
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Written by: ReslaNerd, 5 Sep 2011 10:35 PM
From: United States
This article makes us aware as well as I that we still have to take care of myself and to be wary amid celebrations like this though. For if not, we can fall victim to crime, accident or because we do not have the attitude that alert and cautious. http://roids.name/

Written by: SteveJeam, 6 Sep 2011 10:20 AM
From: Indonesia
There must more than that but I think they need more companies to handle them all. Maybe there will be any companies owners worry about them.
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Written by: MauraTers, 13 Sep 2011 4:32 AM
From: United States
Holiday can be really scary sometimes. I try to thinking about it tough. Makes me headache. I can't maintain any strengh anymore to stand against this..
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Written by: BenceLia, 15 Sep 2011 4:12 PM
From: Indonesia
Well the holiday really can't be happy forever. I totally can't claimed so much people involved in the tragedy. I think it was really unseasonable to do it that way.
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Written by: BaimJerz, 16 Sep 2011 12:34 PM
From: Indonesia
IT was really a bad tragedy. I hope people will realize how dangerous this world has become. I really can't say anything when I read this article. Totally a bright article and full of knowledge.
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Written by: KamilAmir, 28 Sep 2011 2:11 AM
From: United States
Too bad the activities that should be a joyful celebration activities have experienced some events that even claimed the lives of humans. This is a thing that needs to be taken seriously.
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Written by: RudolFoas, 28 Sep 2011 3:08 AM
From: United States
It has been passed and is happening. And it seems, we can no longer do any thing associated with it. Of course, with the whole incident, we can make this into a lesson materials, so there is no such thing anymore. http://cookthatfood.com/

Written by: DariaPola, 28 Sep 2011 3:46 AM
From: United States
So it is with this, we know all too well, that indeed we have the security that ensures that all things go well. However, we do need to remain cautious and vigilant, so that similar incidents do not happen to us and make us as victims. http://darshanshahbakersfield.org/

Written by: JamalDolly, 28 Sep 2011 5:10 AM
From: United States
Motorcyclist's accident is often the case. Thus, it is highly desirable for bikers to take extra caution when driving, obey the rules, and also wear riding gear is good and right. http://www.kayakshed.com/arcteryx/

Written by: LolasMore, 29 Sep 2011 2:37 AM
From: United States
I have never heard this news. Though I have family in the country. I will contact them. I hope nothing bad happened to any of my family members.
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Written by: PatoaMalik, 2 Oct 2011 11:43 PM
From: United States
We were able to plan a vacation a very enjoyable event. However, we still could not escape if the later event turned into a bad thing. Which then makes us experience things that are not good.
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Written by: LolasMore, 3 Oct 2011 2:31 AM
From: United States
I am sure in this case the police must have acted with utmost to suppress the number of accident victims. Indeed, the very need good cooperation from all of us to secure the holiday activities. http://gokartracer.com/

Written by: MoisaKerl, 4 Oct 2011 1:07 AM
From: United States
Sometimes there are also those who later blamed the security forces or police. They can not be blamed as well by acting like it. Perhaps this is an instantaneous burst of emotion, because, can not accept what happened to them or their family members. http://betterthandiamond.com/categories/Mira-Moissanite/

Written by: marcla, 5 Oct 2011 7:51 AM
From: Djibouti
I never seen such a big tragedy like this. I mean how come such a case like this happen in a holiday. Was that no one in the school on holiday? I really don't get it at all. How come this tragedy happened?
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Written by: BensoDels, 5 Oct 2011 11:01 AM
From: United States
Indeed, nearly half or even more than the number of casualties are caused by traffic accidents. I do not know, why at the moment as it happens a lot of traffic accidents. Perhaps, because of our vigilance decreased as we celebrate the big day like that.
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Written by: MorisGere, 5 Oct 2011 11:52 PM
From: United States
What had happened, was not able to fix our back. Because it was over. Let's wipe the tears that flowed, and we regret that we feel desist, and returned carrying out day-to-day with more caution.
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Written by: ChrisPeter, 14 Oct 2011 2:38 AM
From: Indonesia
Jsou také ochotni, protože nemají tolik casu, aby se to. Oni byli príliš zaneprázdneni provoz podniku a zapomínají, že vedení podniku bez plánu je jako závod, aniž by vedel cestu.
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Written by: Pokernyhed, 7 Nov 2011 7:05 PM
From: Denmark
Obrigado pela hospitalidade caras grandes, me livrei de alguns dos meus artigos valiosos da melhor maneira possível.
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