Rabat, May 25 -- Three people were killed and 14 others injured in a traffic accident on Saturday in Tangier, northern Morocco, local authorities from Tangier's prefecture said.

Morocco is known to have a high rate of traffic accidents. The US Department of State released its 2019 report on Crime & Safety in Morocco. The report describes Moroccan traffic as "erratic, aggressive, and even reckless."

"On average, more than 11 Moroccans die in motor vehicle accidents every day; the fatality rate for motor vehicle accidents is approximately twice that of the U.S," the report said.

The report warns travelers that "it is common to see vehicles driving counter-flow and ignoring traffic signs/signals. It is common for drivers to execute right ...