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May 12 (CP) Colombo- Statistics on road accidents and the causes for those have emphasized the need to pay immediate attention to road safety and educate the public regarding traffic rules, Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa said Wednesday. Addressing the National Road Safety Conference held yesterday (11) at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo President Rajapaksa revealed that a report issued by a Parliamentary Select Committee has found that six people are killed daily by road accidents in Sri Lanka. The President underscored the need for urgent action to change this situation as the country is making progress in economic development. He urged the authorities to take stern actions against the pedestrians as well as the drivers who violate traffic rules.