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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
These 15 Gzb roads saw 50% crash deaths
Ghaziabad: Over 50% of road fatalities in Ghaziabad were reported on just 15 key roads, including Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Meerut Road and GT Road, in the last three years. A study, conducted between Jan 2022 and April 2025 by the traffic police and NGO Save Life Foundation, recorded 1,219 fatalities in 1,163 road crashes across the city. It also found that 305 people involved in these crashes were grievously injured, while 71 sustained minor injuries. Additional DCP (traffic) Sachchidanand said the highest number of road crash fatalities was reported from Delhi-Meerut Expressway, which saw 158 deaths in 143 crashes, followed by Meerut Road, where 109 died in 105 crashes, and GT Road that saw 105 deaths in 101 crashes. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida Other accident-prone stretches included Loni-Bhopura Road (42), NH-9 (33 deaths), Delhi-Saharanpur Road (30), Madan Mohan Malviya Road (27), Eastern Peripheral Expressway (27), Raj Nagar Extension Road (25), Hapur Road (24), Upper Ganga Canal Road (19), Wazirabad-Loni Road (13), Raj Nagar Extension Elevated Road (11), Dr Burman Madan Mohan Marg (9) and Chirodi Road (9). Police officials earlier told TOI that two-wheelers or other banned vehicles, wrong-lane driving and illegal parking were among the major factors leading to accidents on the expressways. The report also highlighted that nine police station areas—Masoori, Indirapuram, Sahibabad, Kavi Nagar, Muradnagar, Loni, Bhojpur, Vijay Nagar and Nandgram—together accounted for 56% of the total fatalities in the district. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Resmed AirSense 11 with flat 20% off ResMed Buy Now Undo A month-wise analysis found a spike in accidents and deaths in the winter months, especially between Jan and March and in Nov, which see foggy conditions. The study also showed that 82% of the crashes involved rear-end collisions or pedestrian hits, and 87% of the fatalities were linked to violations caused by speeding and negligent driving. The report recommends that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and urban local bodies take immediate steps to fix flawed road designs. It suggests that NHAI should rectify 20 recurring road engineering faults and assess and treat 140 high-risk crash locations where head-on, rear-end, side-impact, pedestrian, and nighttime accidents frequently occur. Additionally, it has called for nine high-fatality police station areas to be equipped with better enforcement tools, including the installation of speed cameras or violation detection enforcement systems at 210 critical spots. A total of 537 road crashes, reported in the first six months of this year, left 189 dead and 414 injured, data shared by the traffic depatment showed. In comparison, 996 road accidents resulted in 381 deaths and 781 injuries last year, while 355 road accidents reported in 2023 left 373 dead and 110 injured.
India Today
5 days ago
- India Today
Automobile industry is the most important industry for the country, says Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari reaffirmed the government's commitment to transforming India's automotive sector into a global benchmark for innovation, safety, and sustainability. Speaking at an event, Gadkari highlighted the critical role of the automobile industry in India's economy while underlining the need for road safety reforms and a cleaner fuel future. "Our automobile industry is the most important industry for the country because this is the industry which is the fourth largest economy," he has now become the third-largest automobile market globally, overtaking Japan, with the industry valued at Rs 22 lakh crore," Gadkari said. He emphasised that the sector employs nearly 4 crore people and contributes the highest share of GST revenue to the exchequer. 'Our mission is to make India the number one automobile hub in the world,' he roads through engineering and education Addressing the pressing issue of road safety, the minister spotlighted the government's multi-pronged approach involving vehicle engineering, road infrastructure, enforcement, and public announced the identification of 77 high-fatality stretches across 15 states as part of the Zero Fatality Corridor initiative. A budget of Rs 40,000 crore is being deployed to eliminate accident-prone black spots on national highways. "We've also enlisted IIT students to conduct road safety audits and are leveraging data to pinpoint the top 100 accident-prone districts," he Bharat NCAP star rating program has already begun fostering healthy competition among automakers to deliver safer vehicles. Additionally, the government is implementing new technologies such as anti-lock braking systems (ABS) for two-wheelers, electronic stability control in heavy vehicles, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). 'These systems can save lives—by preventing collisions, alerting drowsy drivers, and ensuring lane discipline,' Gadkari safety campaign and skilling pushTo instill behavioral change, the ministry has launched the Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan. The initiative, translated into 22 Indian languages, will be amplified through digital also underscored the urgent need to address the shortfall of 22 lakh skilled drivers. A network of 1,600 driver training institutes is being set up with an investment of Rs 4,500 crore to generate 15 lakh fuel and green futureIn his vision for a greener tomorrow, Gadkari reiterated the focus on alternative fuels: ethanol, methanol, bio-CNG, LNG, electric, and hydrogen. "Air pollution from the transport sector contributes to 40% of India's pollution. It's not just an environmental necessity, but an economic challenge,' he is progressing rapidly under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, with trials of hydrogen-powered trucks already underway and nine hydrogen refueling stations being established across the country. The target: 5 million metric tons of green hydrogen production annually by 2030, reducing fossil fuel imports by Rs 1 lakh crore and cutting 50 million metric tons of CO2 waste to wealthadvertisementThe Minister talked about how India is leading in turning waste into opportunity. Municipal waste from Delhi is being used in road construction, and bio-bitumen from agricultural residue is being tested on highways. 'We've reduced the height of the Ghazipur landfill by seven metres by using garbage in infrastructure,' he said.A call to the industryGadkari called upon the industry to continue innovating and collaborate with the government. "We aim to grow this sector from Rs 22 lakh crore to Rs 75 lakh crore. It may be difficult, but it's not impossible. Together, we can make India the global leader in mobility, safety, and sustainability."Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine- EndsTune InMust Watch
Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Indian Express
Over 11 lakh vehicles use Samruddhi Mahamarg in a month since opening of its last stretch; 32% rise compared to last 5 months
Over 11 lakh vehicles have used the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Mahamarg in a month since the last stretch of the expressway was thrown open to the public on June 5 — marking a rise of around 32 per cent in monthly vehicular movement compared to the period from January to May. This has generated a toll revenue of Rs 90 crore for the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) over the last month. Prior to the opening of the last stretch, from January to May, an average of 8.5 lakh vehicles plied on the expressway every month, said MSRDC officials. According to MSRDC data, from June 6 to July 6, as many as 11.23 lakh vehicles passed on the expressway. Of these, 1.97 lakh vehicles crossed at the Amane near Thane district toll plaza, collecting Rs 19.2 crore in toll fees. As many as 27,612 vehicles crossed at the toll plaza near Shahapur at Khutghar in the same span and toll collection stood at Rs 98 lakh. The access-controlled Samruddhi Mahamarg, which runs for 701 km from the state capital Mumbai to the sub-capital Nagpur, has been constructed at a cost of around Rs 61,000 crore. It brought down the road travel time between the two capital cities to around eight hours. The final stretch of the highway—76 km from Igatpuri to Amane—was thrown open to the public on June 5. This completes the route from Nagpur to Mumbai through the 625-km stretch up to Igatpuri, and the state's two biggest cities are now directly connected. So far, 2.24 crore vehicles have used the expressway since its initial segment was inaugurated on December 11, 2022. Currently, around 37,000 vehicles travel on the Samruddhi Mahamarg daily. With the entire route now open, the traffic volume of passenger and commercial vehicles on the expressway are likely to rise. MSRDC officials have indicated that traffic flow is being observed frequently, and amenities along the route are being upgraded to cater to the increased demand.
