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India Confronts Wave of Fatal Road Crashes Across Multiple States

Recent accidents, driven by high speeds, mechanical failures, and hazardous terrain, have claimed dozens of lives, prompting investigations and renewed road safety initiatives.

In another case, a tractor-trolley driver was killed in a hit-and-run in Raipur Rani past Saturday midnight, said police. (HT Photo)
Wreckage of a car after it rammed into a tree, in Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, late Sunday night. (PTI)
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The Bolero Camper after it plunged into the gorge in Dodra Kwar region of Shimla district on Monday. (HT Photo)

Overview

  • A series of road accidents between April 19 and April 21, 2025, across India has led to dozens of deaths and injuries, with incidents reported in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
  • Notable crashes include a Kasara Ghat collision killing the wife of a BMC Deputy Commissioner, a Raisen bus crash claiming six lives, and a high-speed car crash in Kushinagar that killed five wedding guests.
  • Mechanical failures, such as brake issues on a truck in Lonavla and hazardous road conditions, were major contributing factors in several accidents, underlining infrastructure vulnerabilities.
  • Police investigations are underway across jurisdictions, with FIRs filed, evidence collection ongoing, and searches for unidentified vehicles involved in some incidents.
  • Authorities are prioritizing victim assistance and exploring road safety reforms, including improved infrastructure, stricter traffic enforcement, and additional protective measures on accident-prone highways.