According to a news release from Manitoba Public Insurance, Friday is the deadliest day of the holiday long weekend. On average two people are killed and 100 people are injured on each long holiday weekend 37 percent of which take place on Friday.

The top five safety tips from Manitoba Public Insurance to prevent accidents include. Not texting and driving, not driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, wearing your seatbelt, driving the speed limit, and slowing down in construction zones.

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