In an effort to “block” traffic fatalities like basketball, Leobrax Saga players and others took to the streets of Karatsu City on the 26th to call for safe driving.

[LEOBLACKSSAGA/Captain Tsubasa Kosakai]
“We will take the lead in firmly defending against traffic fatalities in Saga Prefecture and strive to eliminate traffic fatalities.”

This street activity was carried out by the Prefectural Traffic Countermeasures Council in an attempt to “block” traffic fatalities like a basketball game.
Approximately 40 people participated on the 26th, including players from the Karatsu City-based three-person basketball team “LEOBLACKSSAGA” and basketball club members from Waseda Saga High School.
Participants called on drivers to drive safely at dusk, when the number of accidents increases, by “turning on your lights” and holding up signs that read “Stop! Driving safely.”

[Students from Waseda Saga High School who participated]
“Through this campaign to eliminate traffic fatalities, I would like to encourage people to drive in a kind manner that is considerate of pedestrians.”

According to the prefectural police, 23 people have died in traffic accidents in the prefecture this year, an increase of 15 compared to the same period last year.