14,926 People Killed In Road Accidents Due To Potholes In Last 5 Yrs, Probably More Than Those Killed On Border Or By The Terrorists: SC
6 years, 3 months ago

14,926 People Killed In Road Accidents Due To Potholes In Last 5 Yrs, Probably More Than Those Killed On Border Or By The Terrorists: SC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Thursday expressed concern over 14,926 people being killed in road accidents due to potholes in last five years and termed it "unacceptable".A bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur said the large number of deaths caused due to potholes across the country was "probably more than those killed on border or by the terrorists".The bench, also comprising justices Deepak Gupta. The Supreme Court Thursday expressed concern over 14,926 people being killed in road accidents due to potholes in last five years and termed it "unacceptable". A bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur said the large number of deaths caused due to potholes across the country was "probably more than those killed on border or by the terrorists". The bench, also comprising justices Deepak Gupta and Hemant Gupta, said the number of deaths from 2013 to 2017 in accidents due to potholes indicated that the authorities concerned were not maintaining the roads.

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Britain's pothole hell: Seven-year high in deaths and serious injuries on damaged roads revealed
2 months, 1 week ago

Britain's pothole hell: Seven-year high in deaths and serious injuries on damaged roads revealed

Daily Mail  

Britain's 'pothole crisis' has contributed to a seven-year high in the number of commuters killed or seriously harmed in accidents. An aerial shot revealed the shocking state of Westgate Road, Beckenham, South East London, where massive water-filled potholes are more akin to small pools This month, climate organisation Round our Way revealed 952,064 potholes were reported in Britain between January …

Drivers make 63 claims for pothole damage every day with claims up by nearly 10,000 in 2023, new figures show as Lib Dems accuse Government of 'pothole pandemic'
1 year, 3 months ago

Drivers make 63 claims for pothole damage every day with claims up by nearly 10,000 in 2023, new figures show as Lib Dems accuse Government of 'pothole pandemic'

Daily Mail  

Drivers have made 63 claims for pothole-related damage every day this year, new figures show, with the Liberal Democrats now accusing the Government of a 'pothole pandemic'. The party called for road maintenance budgets to by fully-restored after it was revealed that the number of pothole claims has gone up by nearly 10,000 in the past year. A Department for …

Campaigns fail to put brakes on pothole mishaps, U.P. on top with 55.4% deaths
1 year, 3 months ago

Campaigns fail to put brakes on pothole mishaps, U.P. on top with 55.4% deaths

Hindustan Times  

Despite launching statewide campaigns every year after the monsoon to free all its roads of potholes, Uttar Pradesh has, yet again, emerged as the state with the highest number of deaths in road accidents attributed to potholes in the country in 2022. Uttar Pradesh alone reported 1,030 deaths in 1,986 cases of road accidents attributed to potholes, accounting for a …

One third of drivers have swerved to avoid a pothole, survey finds - as anger at state of roads soars to an eight-year high
1 year, 5 months ago

One third of drivers have swerved to avoid a pothole, survey finds - as anger at state of roads soars to an eight-year high

Daily Mail  

Drivers' anger at the condition of roads has reached an eight-year high – with a third swerving to avoid potholes, a survey suggests. Two-thirds of drivers said the condition of the roads they use had deteriorated in the past 12 months. Some 49 per cent of respondents to a poll said the issue was their biggest motoring concern Two-thirds of …

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

Bengaluru: Nine road accidents due to potholes since Oct 2021
2 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru: Nine road accidents due to potholes since Oct 2021

Live Mint  

Potholes have continued to remain death traps for Bengaluru residents despite the slew of complaints by citizens. The daily said that nine people have lost their lives due to road accidents since October 2021. According to the CCTV footage of the accident, the motorist was trying to overtake the tractor when he slipped on a stretch of road that was …

Maharashtra’s monsoon tragedy: Of potholes, deaths, and broken promises
2 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra’s monsoon tragedy: Of potholes, deaths, and broken promises

Firstpost  

In Thane, a 23-year-old lost his life after his bike hit a pothole. A report analysed by the Maharashtra State Highway Police revealed that potholes led to 522 road accidents in the state, claiming 166 lives and leaving 343 people seriously injured in 2018. An amount of Rs 2I4 crore has reportedly been sanctioned by the state for road repair …

Nearly 43,000 people died on US roads last year, agency says
2 years, 10 months ago

Nearly 43,000 people died on US roads last year, agency says

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Nearly 43,000 people were killed on U.S. roads last year, the highest number in 16 years as Americans returned to the roads after the coronavirus pandemic forced many to stay at home. “Our nation has taken a dangerous and deadly step backwards in traffic safety and impaired driving,” said MADD National President Alex Otte, who urged strong public-private …

Over-Speeding Caused Most Road Deaths in 2019: Ministry of Road Transport
4 years, 5 months ago

Over-Speeding Caused Most Road Deaths in 2019: Ministry of Road Transport

News 18  

Over-speeding led to a maximum number of road crashes and deaths in India in 2019, revealed the annual road accident report of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. In a cause-wise split, maximum number of road crashes and deaths were caused by over-speeding, which accounted for 67.3 per cent or 1,01,699 deaths, 71 per cent of crashes and 72.4 …

14,926 People Killed In Road Accidents Due To Potholes In Last 5 Yrs, Probably More Than Those Killed On Border Or By The Terrorists: SC
6 years, 3 months ago

14,926 People Killed In Road Accidents Due To Potholes In Last 5 Yrs, Probably More Than Those Killed On Border Or By The Terrorists: SC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Thursday expressed concern over 14,926 people being killed in road accidents due to potholes in last five years and termed it "unacceptable".A bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur said the large number of deaths caused due to potholes across the country was "probably more than those killed on border or by the terrorists".The bench, also comprising …

“Potholes Killing More Than Terrorism, It Is Frightening” : SC
6 years, 6 months ago

“Potholes Killing More Than Terrorism, It Is Frightening” : SC

Live Law  

The bench noted that potholes killed 3,597 persons in 2017 but was surprised that states were disputing the figures A bench of justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta today questioned why states were disputing the centre’s figure that potholes claimed 3,597 lives last year and were not willing to take remedial measures to save precious lives.“It is unfortunate that …

“Potholes Killing More Than Terrorism, It Is Frightening” : SC
6 years, 6 months ago

“Potholes Killing More Than Terrorism, It Is Frightening” : SC

Live Law  

The bench noted that potholes killed 3,597 persons in 2017 but was surprised that states were disputing the figures A bench of justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta today questioned why states were disputing the centre’s figure that potholes claimed 3,597 lives last year and were not willing to take remedial measures to save precious lives.“It is unfortunate that …

'Unfortunate that states are disputing over data published by Centre': SC on reports of over 3,600 deaths due to pothole-related accidents in 2017
6 years, 6 months ago

'Unfortunate that states are disputing over data published by Centre': SC on reports of over 3,600 deaths due to pothole-related accidents in 2017

India TV News  

Supreme Court on Tuesday took note of the nearly 3,600 deaths reported in 2017 alone due to potholes on roads across the country. The bench said it was also surprising that some states have said at a recent meeting convened by the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety, headed by former top court judge Justice K S Radhakrishnan, that the …

Potholes kill more than terror attacks, says Supreme Court
6 years, 8 months ago

Potholes kill more than terror attacks, says Supreme Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed serious concern over increasing accidents due to potholes on roads and said these are much more than deaths due to terror attacks. In view of unsatisfactory third-party insurance offered to vehicles, the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety has asked the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India to offer a mandatory …

Death in pothole accidents on roads 'frightening': Supreme Court
6 years, 8 months ago

Death in pothole accidents on roads 'frightening': Supreme Court

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Friday termed the deaths in accident caused due to potholes on roads across the country as 'frightening' and said that number of fatalities in such incidents was more than those in terror attacks. While hearing a matter related to road safety in India, a bench comprising Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta also said that …

Potholes, speed breakers claimed 11,000 lives last year in India, says study
9 years, 6 months ago

Potholes, speed breakers claimed 11,000 lives last year in India, says study

Firstpost  

In 2014, the number of road accidents also rose with the figure jumping from 4.86 lakh in 2013 to 4.89 lakh. Indian roads are increasingly becoming unsafe and deadly as over 11,000 people were killed by potholes and speed breakers last year alone, a new study revealed. According to a Times Of India article, the government recorded deaths caused by …

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