road safety
40 Killed in South African Bus Tragedy: Malawian and Zimbabwean Nationals Among Victims
Oct 13, 2025 03:31 pm CST
A catastrophic bus accident in South Africa's Limpopo province has claimed 40 lives, including nationals from Malawi and Zimbabwe, when the vehicle rolled down an embankment about 90km from the border. Transport Minister Violet Mathye reported 38 survivors hospitalized while rescue operations continue. Officials believe driver fatigue or mechanical failure may have caused the crash on South Africa's notoriously dangerous roads.
Noida Man Fined Rs 57,500 After Dangerous Car Stunt Video Goes Viral on Social Media
Oct 13, 2025 12:25 pm CST
A viral video showing a Maruti Suzuki Baleno performing dangerous drifting stunts in Greater Noida resulted in a hefty Rs 57,500 fine from Noida Traffic Police. The incident has sparked online discussions about road safety and enforcement of traffic regulations in the region.
Tragic Accident Claims Three Lives While Transporting Deceased ATS Officer from Jaipur to Haryana
Oct 10, 2025 07:30 pm CST
A devastating road accident occurred on Rohtak's 152D flyover when a car carrying family members crashed into a parked truck while following an ambulance transporting a deceased ATS officer. The collision killed three people including the officer's son, with preliminary investigation suggesting driver fatigue as a possible cause of this tragic incident.
Fatal Hit-and-Run: Speeding Thar Kills Delhi Fire Officer in Dwarka Accident
Oct 08, 2025 05:52 pm CST
A 45-year-old fire officer, Ashish Sharma, was killed in a hit-and-run accident when a speeding Mahindra Thar struck his motorcycle in Delhi's Dwarka Sector-7. The driver fled the scene, abandoning the severely damaged vehicle. Police have seized the Thar while the investigation continues into this latest in a series of tragic road accidents involving the SUV.
Fatal Pothole Accident Claims Woman's Life in Maharashtra: Husband Survives While Wife Dies From Head Injuries
Oct 08, 2025 03:55 pm CST
A 47-year-old woman named Anita died from severe head injuries after the motorcycle she was riding with her husband hit a pothole in Maharashtra. This tragic incident highlights ongoing road safety issues in the region, where another similar fatal accident occurred just a month earlier. Authorities are now filing culpable homicide charges against those responsible for road maintenance.
Supreme Court Issues Comprehensive Road Safety Guidelines Targeting Pedestrian Protection, Helmet Compliance, and Traffic Regulations
Oct 08, 2025 12:38 am CST
India's Supreme Court has issued extensive directives addressing the nation's road safety crisis, focusing on pedestrian infrastructure, helmet enforcement, and dangerous driving practices. The court ordered footpath audits in 50 major cities, strict helmet compliance for two-wheelers, regulation of vehicle headlights, and the establishment of online grievance mechanisms. These measures aim to reduce India's alarming road fatality rate, which claimed 172,890 lives in 2023, including over 35,000 pedestrians.
India's Road Safety Crisis: 1.73 Lakh Deaths in 2023 With Overspeeding as Major Cause
Oct 01, 2025 12:59 am CST
In 2023, India witnessed over 1.73 lakh road accident fatalities and 4.47 lakh injuries, with two-wheeler riders accounting for 45.8% of victims. The NCRB report highlights overspeeding (58.6%) and careless driving (23.6%) as primary causes, with evening hours (6-9 PM) being most dangerous. National Highways recorded the highest fatalities (34.6%), with Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu reporting the most deaths nationwide.
Former Aide to Karnataka CM Highlights Dangerous Road Conditions in Bengaluru Amid Public Outcry
Sep 29, 2025 02:09 pm CST
LK Atheeq, former additional chief secretary to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, has called attention to unsafe and undulating roads in Bengaluru after a late-night bike ride. As the city struggles with deteriorating infrastructure, potholes, and traffic congestion, the government has issued a one-month deadline for comprehensive road repairs following widespread protests from residents.
BMW Crash Investigation: Prosecution Claims Victims Taken to Nursing Home Instead of Hospital in Fatal Delhi Accident
Sep 26, 2025 12:14 am CST
In a developing BMW crash case in Delhi, prosecutors claim defendant Gaganpreet Kaur transported accident victims to a relative's nursing home instead of a proper hospital following a collision that killed a senior finance ministry official. The court has reserved judgment on Kaur's bail plea until September 27, while investigating the vehicle's speed and examining CCTV evidence of the fatal incident on Ring Road.
Video: 'Distracted' By Porn, UK Truck Driver Crashes Into Car, Kills Man
Sep 21, 2025 05:36 pm CST
A truck driver has been handed a 10-year prison term after a fiery crash, caused while he was distracted with his phone, killed a British man.