Nearly 30,000 lives can be saved by improving 'road safety measures' in India: Study
2 years, 6 months ago

Nearly 30,000 lives can be saved by improving 'road safety measures' in India: Study

India TV News  

Highlights As per study, improved road safety measures can save nearly 30K lives in India Researchers also found that interventions to check 'speeding' could save 20,554 lives The promotion of crash helmets could save 5,683 lives in India Traffic rules in India news : Improving road safety measures could save nearly 30,000 lives in India every year, says a study published in The Lancet journal that underlines proven interventions targeting four key risk factors- speeding, drunk driving, lack of helmet, and seatbelt use. The researchers found that interventions to check speeding could save 20,554 lives while promotion of crash helmets could save 5,683 lives in India. READ 'global data' on traffic-related deaths: Globally, road traffic crashes kill more than 13.5 lakh people each year, with over 90 per cent of those fatalities occurring in low- and middle-income countries, the researchers said. The study estimates that targeting four key risk factors for road injuries and deaths- speeding, drunk driving, and non-use of crash helmets and seatbelts- could prevent between 25 per cent and 40 per cent of all fatal road injuries worldwide every year.

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Over 4.5 lakh accidents occur in the country annually, says expert
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Over 4.5 lakh accidents occur in the country annually, says expert

The Hindu  

GITAM Deemed to be University hosted a road safety awareness programme here on Tuesday, highlighting the alarming statistics and preventive measures related to road accidents. Dr. K. Anil Kumar, Coordinator of the KGH Traumatic Brain Injury Pilot Project, and Dr. Mohan Maharaj, Head of Emergency and Critical Care at Medicover Hospitals, delivered a session aimed at sensitising students about road …

Car ratings are crucial, but always follow these 6 rules to be safe on road
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Car ratings are crucial, but always follow these 6 rules to be safe on road

India Today  

In the past few months, several fatal road accidents have occurred across India that have, in a way, shaken everyone due to their gruesome nature and extent of damage. Every car sold in India complies with the official vehicle safety norms put in place by the government. Now, we also have our own car assessment program, called Bharat New Car …

Ways to make our roads accident free
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ways to make our roads accident free

Hindustan Times  

The tragic incident in Bengaluru, where a container truck lost balance and fell atop a car, crushing it and killing its occupants highlight three reasons why India has among the most unsafe roads in the world. The second is the complete flouting of rules by most commercial traffic — trucks ply on roads they are not meant to ply on, …

Horrific Bengaluru accident that killed CEO, his family in Volvo sparks debate on road safety
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Horrific Bengaluru accident that killed CEO, his family in Volvo sparks debate on road safety

Hindustan Times  

A devastating road accident near Bengaluru that claimed the lives of six members of a family on Saturday has sparked a debate on whether cars made to be safe are effective on unsafe roads. Raging debate on social media {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The accident has sparked a conversation on social media about road safety, with many users pointing out …

Horrific Bengaluru accident that killed CEO, his family in Volvo sparks debate on road safety
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Horrific Bengaluru accident that killed CEO, his family in Volvo sparks debate on road safety

Hindustan Times  

A devastating road accident near Bengaluru that claimed the lives of six members of a family on Saturday has sparked a debate on whether cars made to be safe are effective on unsafe roads. Raging debate on social media The accident has sparked a conversation on social media about road safety, with many users pointing out that even the safest …

60% of road accident deaths in 18-34 age group: Gadkari
4 weeks, 2 days ago

60% of road accident deaths in 18-34 age group: Gadkari

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As many as 1.78 lakh people are killed in road accidents annually in the country and 60 per cent of the victims are in the age group of 18-34 years, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. "One unfortunate fact is that of the 1.78 lakh people dying in road accidents, 60 …

Gadkari admits to a surge in road accident cases in the country despite his commitment to curb them
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Gadkari admits to a surge in road accident cases in the country despite his commitment to curb them

New Indian Express  

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday admitted that there is a surge in road accidents in the country. When I go to attend international conferences where there is a discussion on road accidents, I tried to hide my face," Gadkari said during a discussion on road safety in the Lok Sabha. Gadkari disclosed that road accidents claim 1.78 lakh lives …

10 things about India’s road safety figures as Gadkari flags 172,000 deaths in 2023
1 month, 1 week ago

10 things about India’s road safety figures as Gadkari flags 172,000 deaths in 2023

Firstpost  

India saw a spike in the number of road accidents and fatalities in 2023 as compared to the previous year. Addressing an event on Road safety in Uttar Pradesh’s capital city Lucknow, Gadkari, on Saturday shared more shocking numbers related to accidents in India in 2023 10 things about India’s road safety figures 1 - Of the total road accident …

1,51,997 road accidents on National Highways in 2022: Nitin Gadkari to LS
1 month, 1 week ago

1,51,997 road accidents on National Highways in 2022: Nitin Gadkari to LS

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The number of road accidents on national highways has risen from 1,44,221 in 2018 to 1,51,997 in 2022, Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari told the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Gadkari said the government annually publishes ‘Road Accidents in India’ based on data received from police departments of states/ UTs Gadkari, who was responding to …

Mridul Bhasin: “There’s an urgent need to address road safety in India”
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mridul Bhasin: “There’s an urgent need to address road safety in India”

Hindustan Times  

Can we begin with Durva Bhasin, your daughter, in whose memory you have dedicated the NGO, Muskaan? Muskaan Foundation for Road Safety started three days later. Durva Bhasin I remember your statement that a once-in-20-years disaster like a flood receives more attention than road safety, which kills a significant number of people each year. Several factors contribute to this crisis, …

Mint Primer: What makes Indian roads the deadliest?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mint Primer: What makes Indian roads the deadliest?

Live Mint  

A road accident in Dehradun early on Tuesday last week killed six and left one critically injured. In 2022, road accidents killed nearly 170,000 people in India, while 423,158 were injured. India accounts for nearly 14% of global deaths due to road accidents. Over-speeding and careless driving, like in the Dehradun case, accounted for over 87% of the road crashes …

'Safety must get highest priority while constructing roads': Nitin Gadkari on rising road accidents
2 months ago

'Safety must get highest priority while constructing roads': Nitin Gadkari on rising road accidents

India TV News  

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday drew attention to the rising number of road accidents and consequent deaths, and stressed on giving safety the highest priority while constructing pathways in the country. Gadkari said if anyone dies in an accident due to road engineering fault in the future, then he will be guilty for it. …

Pedestrians Most Vulnerable to Road Accidents in 2023: Delhi Police Report
2 months, 1 week ago

Pedestrians Most Vulnerable to Road Accidents in 2023: Delhi Police Report

Hindustan Times  

Pedestrians remain the most vulnerable group in road crashes in Delhi, accounting for 43% of the victims, followed by two-wheelers at 38%. The number of deaths in road crashes decreased by 0.55% from 1,264 in 2022 to 1,257 in 2023, but there has been an increase in the number of prosecutions from 4,38,052 in 2022 to 6,39,097 in 2023.

Road Safety Crisis: A Call for Urgent Action
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Road Safety Crisis: A Call for Urgent Action

Times of India  

Road safety in India is a pressing issue with over 1.7 lakh lives lost in 2023. The lack of sustained public awareness and enforcement of road safety practices has contributed to this crisis. The government must act now to restore public safety messaging to its former prominence and implement a comprehensive road safety campaign. This campaign should focus on life-saving …

Lack of audits, financial leakages threaten road safety
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lack of audits, financial leakages threaten road safety

New Indian Express  

In a surprisingly candid admission at a business conclave, Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said India witnesses more than 1.5 lakh deaths every year in 5 lakh road accidents, which also injure 3 lakh people. Gadkari was echoing IIT Delhi’s recently released road safety report that points out accidents are now the 13th leading cause of death …

On the challenges to road safety in India | Explained
4 months ago

On the challenges to road safety in India | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The “India Status Report on Road Safety 2024,” prepared by the TRIP Centre at IIT Delhi, not only highlights India’s slow progress toward meeting international goals of reducing road accident fatalities, but also emphasises the organic connection between road construction, mobility, and the need for a differentiated approach to mitigate road accidents. This report analyses road …

Road crashes are biggest cause of deaths due to unintentional injuries in India: report
4 months ago

Road crashes are biggest cause of deaths due to unintentional injuries in India: report

The Hindu  

Road crashes are the biggest cause of deaths due to unintentional injuries in India, accounting for more than 43 per cent of such fatalities, with over-speeding being the leading reason, according to a new report. The three-day conference is being hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, George Institute for Global Health in collaboration with the All India Institute …

Rising concerns about safety on National Highways in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rising concerns about safety on National Highways in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district

The Hindu  

Going by the observations of the police officials and records at the hospitals, the safety of road travellers has turned out to be a major cause of concern. National Highways such as Putalapattu-Naidupeta, Chittoor-Bengaluru, and Chittoor-Gudiyattam in Chittoor district, considered the gateway to the southern States and which draws a colossal fleet of vehicles from across the country, have experienced …

​Crash course: On the health of transport vehicles in India
5 months, 4 weeks ago

​Crash course: On the health of transport vehicles in India

The Hindu  

On July 10, in Uttar Pradesh, a private double-decker bus collided with a milk tanker, killing 18 people. Should the State government’s inquiry bear these details out, they will highlight the importance of the multidimensional nature of road safety, which banks on road and highway design, presence of roadside businesses, speed and access control, and visibility, among other factors, to …

Wrong-side driving steers road fatalities
8 months, 1 week ago

Wrong-side driving steers road fatalities

Hindustan Times  

On July 11 last year, a private bus cruised confidently down the wrong side of the Meerut Expressway. The Delhi traffic police said most such cases have been reported from Gokulpuri, Shahdara, Khajuri, Dwarka, Vasant Kunj, Kalyanpuri, Kamla Market, Paharganj, Preet Vihar and Badarpur, adding that apart from these areas, e-rickshaws near most Metro stations also drive down the wrong …

Fatal choices that make commute in Delhi risky
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Fatal choices that make commute in Delhi risky

Hindustan Times  

Tarun Kumar wanted to save time. The Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit collaborated with Central Road Research Institute to conduct a biannual roadside observations and monitor compliance for important road safety risk factors in Delhi in 2022 and found that clasped helmet use was very low in Delhi. Another bane: Cellphones The ever-growing trend of people using cellphones while …

Fatal choices that make commute in Delhi risky
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Fatal choices that make commute in Delhi risky

Hindustan Times  

Tarun Kumar wanted to save time. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “The traffic police’s enforcement is very strict, besides the awareness drives held by its road safety education cell. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit collaborated with Central Road Research Institute to conduct a biannual roadside observations and monitor compliance for important road safety risk factors …

Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan: Why is the Initiative Important & How the Govt Plans to Improve Road Safety?
11 months, 1 week ago

Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan: Why is the Initiative Important & How the Govt Plans to Improve Road Safety?

News 18  

The ‘Sadak Suraksha Abhiyaan’, a public service awareness campaign, launched to raise awareness around road safety and reduce the number of preventable accidents is back for its second season. During the lauch of the campaign, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasised helping people who have been in a road accident saying “if we don’t help others, no one will help us.” …

Truckers' protests must prompt a rethink on road safety
1 year ago

Truckers' protests must prompt a rethink on road safety

Hindustan Times  

The protests by truck drivers, which began on January 1, were called off after the Central government promised to conduct consultations regarding the provisions in the recently introduced criminal code Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, which replaces the Indian Penal Code. Vision Zero, based on four guiding principles, could serve as the foundation for India's road safety approach. Create forgiving infrastructure: Traditional …

Fewer overall accidents, but more deaths along Nilgiris roads in 2023
1 year ago

Fewer overall accidents, but more deaths along Nilgiris roads in 2023

The Hindu  

The total number of fatal accidents in the Nilgiris has increased by a whopping 51 per cent in 2023, as per records made available to The Hindu by the District Crime Records Bureau. Activists say the increase could indicate that road widening along the district’s major highways is leading to more serious accidents and consequently, more fatalities among road users. …

Kerala govt’s work to achieve zero road deaths during Sabarimala pilgrimage gets praise
1 year ago

Kerala govt’s work to achieve zero road deaths during Sabarimala pilgrimage gets praise

The Hindu  

A project for Sabarimala pilgrims during the Makaravilakku festival designed by the Kerala government’s Motor Vehicle Department that resulted in a 100% reduction in road fatalities was recognised among the top interventions from across the country for improving road safety. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the ‘Road Safety Good Practices in India’ report brought out …

Road fatalities have decreased on Hyderabad-Vijayapura highway: Study
1 year ago

Road fatalities have decreased on Hyderabad-Vijayapura highway: Study

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The rate of road crash deaths on the 118-km Hyderabad-Bijapur corridor has come down by around 38 percent, according to a study “Road Safety Good Practices in India”, conducted by the SaveLIFE foundation, in coordination with World Bank and the Union ministry of road transport and highways. Interventions across the four Es of road safety — engineering, enforcement, emergency …

MoRTH Aims to Halve Road Accidents and Casualties by 2030: Gadkari
1 year ago

MoRTH Aims to Halve Road Accidents and Casualties by 2030: Gadkari

News 18  

The government aims to halve the number of road accidents and resultant deaths by 2030, revising its earlier target of achieving the same in 2024, with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday saying that despite best efforts he has not got the desired results on reducing accidents. Earlier in September 2022, the road transport and highways minister had called upon …

Steering road safety in India back onto the right lane
1 year, 1 month ago

Steering road safety in India back onto the right lane

The Hindu  

India’s roads are a paradox. In this context, India has some of the greatest opportunities to build a strong road safety management framework, with strong helmet producers, car manufacturers, big tech and large road investments. Each year, a staggering 3,00,000 people are estimated to be killed on the road in India, according to the United Nations World Health Organization. Road …

India Saw 19 Accident Deaths Every Hr in 2022; Over 70% on Straight Roads, in Sunny Weather - News18
1 year, 2 months ago

India Saw 19 Accident Deaths Every Hr in 2022; Over 70% on Straight Roads, in Sunny Weather - News18

News 18  

More than 70 per cent road accident deaths in India during the last year took place on straight roads and under sunny weather. However, the report shows that around three-fourth of the accident fatalities took place under sunny and clear weather — 1.19 lakh of the total 1.68 lakh accident deaths. Further, of the total 1.68 lakh accident deaths, 1.12 …

Nearly 1.68 lakh people died in 4.61 lakh road accidents in 2022: Road Ministry report
1 year, 2 months ago

Nearly 1.68 lakh people died in 4.61 lakh road accidents in 2022: Road Ministry report

The Hindu  

A total of 4,61,312 road accidents occurred in 2022, which claimed 1,68,491 lives, while 4,43,366 people were injured, according to a new report released by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The report titled 'Road accidents in India — 2022' said this marks an 11.9% year-on-year rise in accidents and a 9.4% increase in fatalities. As per the report, …

Rate of fatality in road accidents declines marginally in Chennai city limits
1 year, 2 months ago

Rate of fatality in road accidents declines marginally in Chennai city limits

The Hindu  

The rate of fatality in road accidents has declined marginally in the Chennai city limits so far this year, compared with the previous year. Disciplined regulation R. Sudhakar, Additional Commissioner of Police, Traffic, said, “The Greater Chennai Traffic Police is working continuously to reduce road accidents, and the fatalities due to road accidents. First, the hotspots, the places where accidents …

20% rise in road accidents due to non-compliance of traffic rules: Nitin Gadkari
1 year, 2 months ago

20% rise in road accidents due to non-compliance of traffic rules: Nitin Gadkari

India TV News  

Nagpur: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said that there has been a 20 per cent increase in road accidents in the country due to the non-compliance of traffic rules. '3.5 lakh people lose their hands, leg in road accidents' The Union Minister emphasised the need for people to adhere to traffic rules while driving. 'Government is working on making …

We should take a holistic look at transportation safety
1 year, 5 months ago

We should take a holistic look at transportation safety

Live Mint  

Recently, a meme was circulating on WhatsApp about a hullabaloo over the death of five rich individuals who went deep into the ocean to view the ruins of the Titanic. In India, transportation safety is a significant issue across its various sub-sectors: i.e., roadways, railways, airways and waterways. In India, there are dedicated national-level regulatory bodies that typically provide safety …

Why are Indian highways so unsafe? | In Focus podcast
1 year, 6 months ago

Why are Indian highways so unsafe? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The recent bus accident on the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway that left 25 people dead after the bus hit an iron pole and caught fire, has once again thrown the spotlight on road accidents in India. In 2021, India saw over 4 lakh road accidents that killed over 1.5 lakh people. One media report states on the Samruddhi Expressway alone, 616 …

Road accidents are on the rise on Bengaluru streets; overspeeding, lack of awareness and infrastructure gaps blamed
1 year, 6 months ago

Road accidents are on the rise on Bengaluru streets; overspeeding, lack of awareness and infrastructure gaps blamed

The Hindu  

An analysis of accidents on the city roads over the past three years — 2020, 2021, and 2022 — shows that the number of accidents in 2022 has risen by 120, compared to 2020, even as the number of fatalities has shot up by 115 during the same period. Srihari said the accident analysis report did not dwell on the …

Delhi: These roads are fatal crash hotspots, shows govt report
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi: These roads are fatal crash hotspots, shows govt report

Live Mint  

A report by the Delhi government has identified 18 hotspots roads in the national capital that are infamous for the high number of fatalities from traffic accidents and requires safety interventions to lower the mortality count, as reported by Hindustan Times. As per the report titled “Delhi Road Safety Report: Data to Action”, 18 crash hot spots saw more than …

Gadkari calls to prevent 50% of road accidents by 2025
1 year, 11 months ago

Gadkari calls to prevent 50% of road accidents by 2025

Live Mint  

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has said efforts by all are necessary to reduce road accidents by 50 percent before the end of 2025. Participating in a 4-hour telethon and outreach campaign “Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan” during the Road Safety week, he said a law will soon be brought in the country to determine the working hours …

30% drop in Mumbai road accident deaths in 2022: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

30% drop in Mumbai road accident deaths in 2022: Report

Live Mint  

Mumbai recorded a 30% decline in fatalities due to road accidents in 2022 as compared to the previous year thanks to awareness campaigns conducted by the traffic police, a senior official said on Monday. Last year, at least 268 people were killed in 257 road accidents in the city, while 387 people lost their lives in 376 accidents in 2021, …

National Road Safety Week 2023: Common Causes of Road Accidents and How to Help Avoid Them
2 years ago

National Road Safety Week 2023: Common Causes of Road Accidents and How to Help Avoid Them

News 18  

NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2023: As per government data, road accidents are the leading cause of hospitalisations, deaths, and disabilities in the country. On the occasion of National Road Safety Week 2023, here’s a look at some of the leading causes of road accidents and tips to avoid them. Government data suggests that over 70 per cent of road accidents …

National Road Safety Week 2023: Road Safety Rules in India
2 years ago

National Road Safety Week 2023: Road Safety Rules in India

News 18  

The National Road Safety Week will be commemorated in India beginning today, January 11 until January 17. As per data from the National Crime Records Bureau, 4,67,171 road accidents took place in the year 2019. Road safety rules & guidelines To protect passengers of a vehicle, pedestrians and animals, several rules have been enacted by the Government transport departments of …

Swachhata Pakhwada 2023: Aiming to Reduce Accidents by 50%, Govt Starts Road Safety Week from January 11
2 years ago

Swachhata Pakhwada 2023: Aiming to Reduce Accidents by 50%, Govt Starts Road Safety Week from January 11

News 18  

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is organising the ‘Road Safety Week’ from January 11 to 17 to create awareness among people to improve the safety on road and give an opportunity to all stakeholders to contribute to the cause. The ministry has asked all the road owning agencies to organise field activities on toll plazas and other places …

Nightmare of Indian Streets: When is it most risky to be on the road?
2 years ago

Nightmare of Indian Streets: When is it most risky to be on the road?

Firstpost  

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways report has revealed 3 pm to 9 pm is the most dangerous period to venture out on roads in India. As per the annual report ‘Road Accidents in India — 2021’, released recently by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, 3 pm to 9 pm is the riskiest period to be on …

Govt Data Reveals 3 PM to 9 PM is the Most Dangerous Time to be on Indian Roads
2 years ago

Govt Data Reveals 3 PM to 9 PM is the Most Dangerous Time to be on Indian Roads

News 18  

The 3 pm to 9 pm period has proven to be quite risky and fatal on Indian roads as the government data shows nearly 40% of the total road accidents registered in 2021 took place during that time. Also, barring 2020 – the year that saw nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak –each year between 2017 and 2021, India reported …

Road accidents due to use of mobile phones claimed over 1k deaths: Report
2 years ago

Road accidents due to use of mobile phones claimed over 1k deaths: Report

Live Mint  

A total of 1,997 road accidents occurred in 2021 due to the use of mobile phones while driving, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways report titled ‘Road accidents in India--2021’. The data further stated that 555 road accidents took place due to jumping red lights while claimed 222 lives in 2021. According to the data release by …

1,040 lives lost in road accidents caused by use of mobile phone while driving
2 years ago

1,040 lives lost in road accidents caused by use of mobile phone while driving

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A total of 1,997 road accidents occurred in 2021 due to the use of mobile phone by drivers while driving, which claimed 1,040 lives, according to a Ministry of Road Transport and Highways report. The report titled 'Road accidents in India -- 2021', further said 555 road accidents took place due to jumping of red light which claimed …

Not wearing seat belt claimed 16,397 lives in road accidents in 2021: MoRTH
2 years ago

Not wearing seat belt claimed 16,397 lives in road accidents in 2021: MoRTH

The Hindu  

A total of 16,397 persons were killed in road accidents in 2021 due to not wearing seat belts, of which 8,438 were drivers and the remaining 7,959 were passengers, according to a report by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The report titled 'Road accidents in India – 2021' further said a total of 46,593 persons were killed in …

Road accidents claimed 1.53 lakh lives in India in 2021: Report
2 years ago

Road accidents claimed 1.53 lakh lives in India in 2021: Report

Live Mint  

A total of 4,12,432 unfortunate incidences of road accidents occurred during 2021 which claimed 1, 53,972 lives and caused injuries to 3, 84,448 persons, according to a new report released by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The report titled ‘Road accidents in India -- 2021’, said major indicators related with accidents have performed better in 2021 when compared …

Third Mercedes safe roads summit held
2 years ago

Third Mercedes safe roads summit held

The Hindu  

Mercedes-Benz recently held the third edition of the Safe Roads summit, where it announced its Vision Zero 2050 initiative — to achieve accident-free driving globally by 2050. This is our holistic and data-driven approach to protect all road users with both active and passive safety systems, and we are committed to making this a reality.” Mercedes also has a keen …

Wrong Turn: 92 Accidents, 40 Deaths on Every 100 Km Stretch Reported on National Highways Last Year, Data Shows
2 years, 3 months ago

Wrong Turn: 92 Accidents, 40 Deaths on Every 100 Km Stretch Reported on National Highways Last Year, Data Shows

News 18  

Every 100 km stretch of the national highways in India witnessed 92 accidents and 40 deaths on an average during 2021, government data shows. According to Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India, 2021, the national highways recorded 1.22 lakh accidents killing 53,615 people against total 4.03 lakh road accident cases reported across India that killed 1.55 lakh. “The highest numbers …

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