Accidents

"Frightening", Says Top Court On 3,597 Pothole-Related Deaths In 2017

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 18, 2018

Taking note of almost 3,600 deaths reported in 2017 alone due to potholes on roads across the country, the Supreme Court today said it was "unfortunate" that some states were disputing the data published by the Centre on such accidental deaths.

Global NCAP To Launch 'Stop The Crash' Initiative In India Soon

Cyrus Dhabhar | Monday September 17, 2018

Apart from four wheelers, NCAP is also pushing for ABS or anti lock brakes to become compulsory for all two wheelers in the country. New two wheelers sold in India greatly outnumber the number of cars sold in the country and safer two wheelers can greatly reduce the number of accidents and fatalities on Indian roads.

In Uttar Pradesh, 106 Unmanned Crossings To Get 'Gate Mitras'

Lucknow News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 16, 2018

Gate Mitras or gate counsellors will soon be deployed at 106 unmanned level crossings in Uttar Pradesh and efforts are on to enlist the services of 400 ex-servicemen to man them.

Uninsured Vehicles To Be Auctioned To Compensate Accident Victims: Court

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 14, 2018

The Supreme Court today ordered all states to amend their rules under the Motor Vehicles Act whereby uninsured motor vehicles involved in accidents, both fatal and non-fatal, will be auctioned and the proceeds deposited with the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) to pay compensation to victims.

NGO Asks Transport Minister To Not Increase Speed Limit Of Vehicles

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 12, 2018

Stating that high speed is the main reason behind most road accidents, a non-profit body has urged the government to not get pressured by automobile lobbies into increasing speed limit of vehicles.

40 Deaths In 75 Train Accidents In A Year, Lowest Record In 5 Years

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 9, 2018

With 40 deaths in 75 accidents between September 2017 and August 2018, the Railways have registered its best safety figures in five years for the corresponding 12-month period, a ministry official has said, quoting official data.

17 Dead In Separate Railway Accidents In Mumbai

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 7, 2018

Seventeen persons were killed Thursday in separate mishaps on the suburban network of Western and Central Railways, the railway police said.

Watch: Telangana Motorcyclist Walks Off After Crashing Head-On Into Truck

Telangana News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Sunday September 2, 2018

Accidents often happen because people do not follow traffic rules. But sometimes, it is a wider disregard for order that forces people to break the rules.

Years After Man Dies In Accident, Parents To Get Rs 21 Lakh

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 23, 2018

A motor accidents claims tribunal (MACT) has awarded over Rs 21 lakh to the parents of a 25-year-old man who was killed a road mishap at Dwarka in 2015.

Bangladesh Bus Drivers Say Accidents Not Entirely Their Fault

World News | Reuters | Friday August 10, 2018

Khurshid Alam says he pulls 17-hour shifts three days a week driving a private bus in Dhaka, where tens of thousands of students held angry protests for over a week demanding an end to rash driving that killed two teenagers late last month.

65% Of Those Killed In Accidents In 18-35 Age Group: Transport Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 9, 2018

Sixty five per cent of the people killed in road accidents belong to the 18-35 year age group, the Lok Sabha was informed today.

2 Teens Attempt Selfie With Moving Train, Get Run Over, Die In Ludhiana

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 5, 2018

Two teenagers were run over by a train today while they were trying to click selfies, police said in Ludhiana.

4 Climbers Killed In French Alps In 3 Separate Incidents

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 30, 2018

Four climbers including an Italian man and two French women died in the French Alps on Sunday in three separate accidents, the local prosecutor's office said.

Supreme Court Voices Concern Over Accidental Deaths Due To Potholes

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 20, 2018

The Supreme Court today expressed concern over deaths in accident caused by potholes on roads across the country and observed that the number fatalities caused due to such accidents was more than those in terror attacks.

In Thane's Kalyan, Signboards Put Up To Warn Motorists Of Potholes

Cities | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 17, 2018

The Kalyan civic body has put up boards at key junctions asking motorists to be careful while driving, a move that comes after five deaths due to potholes on roads.