Traffic accidents became the No.1 cause of death for primary and
middle school students in China last year, killing 4,423 and
injuring 20,917, according to official sources.
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The reminder came on the 10th National Safety Education Day for
primary and middle school students, which falls on the last Monday
of March.
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The ministries of education and public security, as well as other
government departments, launched an education drive Sunday to
reinforce awareness of traffic rules and accident prevention
amongst students, handing out leaflets and handbooks.
(Xinhua News Agency March 28, 2005)