As the New Zealand road death toll continues to skyrocket, authorities have put out an emotional plea for drivers to avoid any more deaths.
Yesterday, five people died on the roads within one day alone, bringing the death toll to 246 for the year.
This morning, a Facebook post by New Zealand Police asked Kiwis to reflect on the lives lost on the roads and how easily those people could still have their family members with them.
"Alright New Zealand, we need to talk," the post began.
"We need to talk about the fact that 5 people are dead.
"5 people who will never come back.
"5 families who will be missing one member forever.
5 funerals that no one wants to attend.
"And 5 deaths as part of the 246 already this year.
"Police are asking Kiwis to take five minutes out of their day to reflect on their driving.
"What needs improving? What needs changing? What can you do to be a safer driver? It could be a small change or a big one. But please have a long, hard think about how you behave behind the wheel because changing your driving could change a life. We've got to stop destroying families," the post ended.
"What needs improving? What needs changing? What can you do to be a safer driver? It could be a small change or a big one. But please have a long, hard think about how you behave behind the wheel because changing your driving could change a life. We've got to stop destroying families," the post ended.
- NZ Herald