Directions: Select the phrase/connector out of the three given phrases/connectors given as (I), (II), and (III) which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences.

A. Despite the judicial ban, there have been regular instances of people in Tamil Nadu dying on the road 
B. Accidents caused by collapsing hoardings, banners and cutouts put up by party cadres. 

I. As a result, accidents caused by collapsing hoardings, banners and cutouts put up by party cadres. 
II. Because accidents caused by collapsing hoardings, banners and cutouts put up by party cadres.
III. Due to accidents caused by collapsing hoardings, banners and cutouts put up by party cadres.