Road safety in India

Every Hour, 20 People Die On Our Roads, Says Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari said India records nearly 5 lakh road accidents annually.

Foreign traveller praises India's smoother highways after 17 years

After a 17-year absence, a foreign traveller recounted her road journey from Jaipur to Delhi, praising the remarkable advancements in road infrastructure. She noticed upgraded roads, improved rest areas, and spotless facilities enhancing the travel experience. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway exemplifies this progress, boasting superior amenities. However, social media discussions reveal that while major highways have flourished, smaller towns still face significant challenges.

Video: Bikes Skid As Painted Kolkata Flyover After Beautification Drive Turns It Slippery

Kolkata's painted flyover leads to accidents due to slippery enamel paint.

Authorities move to rein in speed on accident-hit MC Road stretch

Photographs, videos of modification details of vehicles involved in accidents must be uploaded on portal: Kerala HC

Three bikers skid on Kolkata’s rainbow flyover, raising road safety concerns

The roads and carriageways were painted by various companies using corporate social responsibility funds at the government’s request

Man killed as lorry rams two-wheeler in Tiruvannamalai

Special teams have been formed to nab the lorry driver, who is absconding

Skidding bikes spark road safety debate over Kolkata flyover rainbow paint

A viral video has raised safety concerns after three motorcycles skidded on Chingrighata flyover. Authorities are investigating whether the festive road beautification compromised safety due to inappropriate surface coatings. Experts highlight that poorly applied paint can reduce tyre grip, especially when wet conditions occur. Senior officials indicated that steps will be taken based on expert recommendations regarding road surface materials.

Morena Road Accident: Two Relatives Killed As Speeding Truck Hits E-Rickshaw On NH-44 | VIDEO

Student killed in road accident in Kozhikode

According to the Pantheerankavu police, the accident occurred around 2:00 a.m. Both vehicles were heading towards Ramanattukara when the lorry hit the two-wheeler from behind

Half of all road accident fatalities occur on NH: Keralam Minister

Jalgaon: Family Of Six, Including Three Children, Killed As Truck Hits Motorcycle In Jamner |WATCH CCTV

Kerala High Court urges AI alerts to curb deadly speeding crashes

Kerala High Court urges AI alerts to curb deadly speeding crashes

Rainbow roads lose sheen as skid scare forces safety fixes

As Kolkata gears up for Durga Puja, an innovative road painting initiative has sparked safety debates. Reports of motorbikes skidding on the freshly colored Chingrighata flyover during rain have raised alarms. To address this, city officials have deployed mechanical scrubbers to adjust road surfaces and improve safety. Authorities promise a thorough inspection of paint quality to prevent future mishaps while implementing speed monitoring for safer travel.

Woman killed, 9 injured in Odisha chain collision; CCTV captures deadly crash

Woman killed, 9 injured in Odisha chain collision; CCTV captures deadly crash

Four dead, 35 injured as Bengaluru-Kozhikode sleeper bus collides with truck near Periyapatna

Police said the accident took place when the truck swerved to the right to avoid hitting a tree that had fallen by the roadside due to overnight rains.

Six-car pile-up leads to traffic jam on Hyderabad’s PVNR Expressway

Two killed as car rams into motorcycle in Jagtial district

BJP leader seriously injured in road accident in Belagavi

Nitin Gadkari looks to Japan for roads in India

More hill training, recorded radio calls: AAIB's lessons from 2025 Kedarnath crash

More hill training, recorded radio calls: AAIB's lessons from 2025 Kedarnath crash

SUV goes up in flames on Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway in Vellore

One killed, three injured as truck rams two motorcycles in southwest Delhi’s Dwarka

A truck rammed two motorcycles near Crescent Apartment in Dwarka Sector 18 around 12.45 am on Saturday, killing one man and injuring three others.

"Will Sit On Dharna": Supreme Court's Quip Over Delayed Road Work Near Delhi High Court

The case concerns road safety at the crossing on Mathura Road near the Delhi High Court

2023 Mumbai jet crash: Probe flags pilot error, unstabilised approach, training gaps

2023 Mumbai jet crash: Probe flags pilot error, unstabilised approach, training gaps

NHAI begins work on long-delayed FOB after pedestrian deaths on Bengaluru–Mysuru highway

Government schoolteacher killed as car rams two-wheeler near Arani

Special teams were formed to nab the car driver

Yet another infra scare, 12-tonne steel cage crashes onto moving car in Mumbai

On Saturday afternoon, a steel reinforcement cage fell on a moving sedan on the Eastern Express Highway. Eyewitnesses reported a loud creaking noise preceding the incident, which caused structural damage to the vehicle. Fortunately, the driver and passengers escaped with minor injuries, but no serious harm was reported. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority imposed a penalty on the contractor and initiated an investigation after the collapse.

Three of family killed as SUV crashes into lorry near Vikravandi

While Thangabai, John Britto and Evangeline died during treatment, Rajkumar, his wife Latha Christy, 30, and their elder daughter, Jessihena, 10, are undergoing treatment. A case has been registered.

WATCH CCTV: Pune Man Dies After Falling Into Open Drainage Pit Amid Civic Work In Yerwada

Car Hits Pothole, Loses Control, Then Bus Rams It Killing All 5 Passengers

Traffic on the highway was badly disrupted for some time.

15 dead, over 40 injured as truck rams into devotees outside Gwalior temple

The incident occurred around 1.30 a.m. on the Sheetlamata Mandir road when the truck driver lost control of the wheels. The vehicle then hit devotees who were standing and sitting there and came to a halt after hitting the temple wall

On Camera, Speeding Car Drifts, Hits Man In Telangana, Spins Around

The car was drifting and spinning at a high speed.

8 Injured As Speeding Scorpio Hits Bike, Pedestrians In Patna

The incident took place in the Patliputra police station area.

4 killed when truck rams into Scorpio in Varanasi

Four people died and four were seriously injured when a speeding truck hit an SUV stopped for selfies on a Varanasi overbridge, police said.