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India's Deadly Road Crises: Fatal Accidents Across Multiple States Renew Calls for Reforms

Recent high-fatality road accidents in states like Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Jammu & Kashmir have spotlighted negligence, poor infrastructure, and enforcement gaps, prompting investigations and political responses.

Overview

  • In Madhya Pradesh, a car-motorcycle collision in Bhind killed four, injured six, and highlighted speeding and overtaking as causes; local MLA Narendra Singh Kushwaha aided rescue efforts.
  • A bus in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch district plunged into a gorge, leaving four dead, including a soldier, and 43 injured; authorities announced ex-gratia relief for victims' families.
  • Bihar's Katihar district witnessed eight fatalities when an SUV collided with a tractor; the victims were returning from a wedding, and investigations are ongoing.
  • In Delhi, a security guard suffered severe injuries after being intentionally run over by an SUV driver for objecting to honking; the driver was arrested.
  • Political leaders and law enforcement across states have called for stricter traffic regulations, improved road infrastructure, and accountability in light of these tragedies.