Unicef's report reveals that over 1.8 lakh children and adolescents below 19 years lose their lives annually in road accidents, with 70% occurring in lower- and middle-income countries. The highest fatalities are in Africa and Southeast Asia. The report emphasizes the need for improved road safety measures and infrastructural developments in these regions.
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