road safety
UP Minister Baby Rani Maurya Escapes Unhurt After Truck Collision on Agra-Lucknow Expressway
Oct 25, 2025 02:48 am CST
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Baby Rani Maurya narrowly escaped injury when a truck experienced a tire blowout and collided with her official vehicle on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway. The minister was returning to Lucknow after attending programs in Hathras when the accident occurred in Firozabad district. Despite significant damage to her car, Maurya remained unharmed and continued her journey in another vehicle.
Fatal Fortuner Crash in Delhi Claims Lives of Cousins En Route to Murthal for Late-Night Dinner
Oct 24, 2025 06:34 pm CST
Two cousins, aged 20 and 21, perished in a tragic accident when their Fortuner SUV collided with a truck and burst into flames in Delhi's Rani Bagh area. The vehicle became trapped beneath the truck and was dragged several hundred meters before catching fire. The victims were heading to Murthal for a late-night dinner when the incident occurred around 3 am on Thursday.
Fatal Hyderabad-Bengaluru Bus Fire: 19 Dead as History Repeats 2013 Safety Concerns
Oct 24, 2025 01:31 pm CST
A devastating fire engulfed a private luxury bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru after colliding with a motorcycle in Kurnool, killing at least 19 people. The accident echoes the deadly 2013 Mahbubnagar bus fire on the same route that killed 45 passengers, raising serious questions about whether critical design flaws identified a decade ago were ever properly addressed in India's bus transportation safety standards.
Fatal Hit-and-Run in Thane: Woman Killed, Man Injured in Motorcycle Collision on Ghodbunder Road
Oct 20, 2025 03:48 pm CST
A tragic hit-and-run accident in Thane, Maharashtra resulted in the death of a woman identified as Swati and serious injuries to her male companion when their motorcycle was struck by an unidentified vehicle on Ghodbunder Road. Police are actively searching for the vehicle and driver responsible for the incident that occurred Sunday night near Vijay Garden housing complex.
Tragic Death of Maharashtra College Student: Two-Wheeler Falls on Pothole-Riddled Road Leading to Fatal Accident
Oct 18, 2025 01:31 am CST
A 19-year-old BCom student from Maharashtra's Thane district lost his life in a tragic accident when the two-wheeler he was riding as a pillion passenger lost balance on a pothole-filled road in Bhiwandi town. The victim, Raj Niranjan Singh, was killed instantly when a container truck ran over him after the vehicle skidded. Police are investigating whether driver negligence or poor road conditions caused this fatal accident.
Controlled Blasting Operations Clear Massive Boulders on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
Oct 16, 2025 04:51 pm CST
Authorities conducted strategic controlled explosions on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) to remove large boulders blocking traffic flow. The carefully planned operation in Udhampur, J&K used precision blasting techniques to fragment oversized rocks that couldn't be manually removed, ensuring continued safe passage along this vital transportation corridor.
Fatal Accident in Chandigarh: Speeding Thar Hits College Sisters, One Dead and Driver At Large
Oct 16, 2025 01:01 pm CST
A tragic hit-and-run incident in Chandigarh's Sector 46 resulted in the death of a college student when a speeding Mahindra Thar struck two sisters waiting for transportation. While one victim succumbed to injuries, her sister remains hospitalized as police continue their search for the driver who fled the scene.
Bhopal Bypass Collapse: Government Investigation Reveals Multiple Factors Including Construction Deficiencies
Oct 15, 2025 05:36 pm CST
A 100-meter section of Bhopal Bypass collapsed creating a 30-foot crater, with preliminary government reports citing farmer activity and construction deficiencies as causes. The MPRDC has formed an investigation committee while repairs are underway with a 10-day completion target. This incident raises broader questions about road construction quality in Madhya Pradesh.
Speeding DTC Bus Crashes Into Multiple Vehicles in East Delhi: Three Injured Including Child
Oct 15, 2025 12:04 am CST
A Delhi Transport Corporation bus caused a serious accident in east Delhi, colliding with a motorcycle, e-rickshaw and school van, resulting in injuries to three adults and a child. CCTV footage captured the high-speed collision on a narrow street, prompting local residents to call for improved traffic management measures.
Major Road Collapse in Madhya Pradesh Creates 30-Foot Crater: Infrastructure Concerns Rise
Oct 14, 2025 04:17 pm CST
A significant section of road near Bilkhiriya village in Madhya Pradesh collapsed on Monday afternoon, creating a 30-foot-deep crater. The incident occurred on the Bhopal Eastern Bypass, affecting approximately 100 meters of roadway. No injuries were reported as the area was clear of vehicles during the collapse. The MPRDC has formed an investigation committee to determine if inadequate drainage, structural weaknesses, or insufficient inspections contributed to the failure of the Reinforced Earth wall on the bridge constructed in 2013.