Road Accidents News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Every life matters and road accidents must be reduced, says MoS Anupriya Patel
New Delhi, March 24: Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare Anupriya Patel on Sunday emphasized the need for collective efforts to curb road accidents. She underscored that road accidents are not just statistics but impact lives, calling for joint action from citizens, policymakers, and other stakeholders alongside government initiatives.
Road safety is very important: Kiren Rijiju flags off Parliamentarians car rally
New Delhi, March 23: Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday emphasised the critical importance of road safety for all citizens at the Parliamentarians Car Rally 2025, held at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi.
India faces highest road accidents globally, a matter of concern: Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi, March 23: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday, emphasized the critical importance of road safety, stating that it is a vital concern for every citizen.
MP: 4 killed, 22 injured in separate road accidents
Bhopal, March 14: Four persons including an infant were killed in two separate road accidents occurred in Chhatarpur and Barwani districts of Madhya Pradesh on Friday.
Centre aims to reduce road accidents by 50 pc in 2030, next-gen safety must: Gadkari
New Delhi, March 7: There is an immediate need for improved road safety measures to put in place, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has said, urging the road construction industry to develop strategies to enhance road safety by adopting newer technologies and sustainable recyclable construction materials.
Karachi traffic accidents have claimed 150 lives in two months
Karachi, March 1: Rising road accidents have claimed 150 lives in the last two months in Karachi and mishap deaths have jumped 74.4 per cent as compared to last year, Geo News reported.
Telangana: Car catches fire on Highway in Suryapet, none injured
Suryapet, February 22: A car travelling from Vijayawada to Hyderabad caught fire on Saturday morning on the national highway under Munagala police station limits of Suryapet district in Telangana, police said.
Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu flags off 27 police motorcycles for road safety awareness
Shimla, February 16: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged off 27 police motorcycles from his official residence in Shimla to raise awareness on road safety on Sunday.
10 Kumbh pilgrims killed in two separate accidents in Bihar, MP
Jabalpur, Feb 11: At least ten Kumbh pilgrims lost their lives in two tragic road accidents in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday morning, officials said.
39 killed, 2,409 injured in Balochistan road accidents in January: Report
Balochistan, February 4: There has been a concerning increase in road accidents in Balochistan, according to a recent report published by the Medical Emergency Response Centers (MERC) 1122.
Israel: December sees highest number of traffic accident fatalities in 17 Years
Tel Aviv, January 28: Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported that the number of fatalities from traffic accidents in 2024 was the highest in the last 17 years. In 2024 year, the number of deaths stood at 439 compared to 361 deaths in 2023, an increase of 21.6 per cent.
Israel reports 439 traffic fatalities in 2024
Tel Aviv, Jan 26: Israel recorded 439 traffic fatalities in 2024, a 21.6 per cent rise compared to the 361 deaths registered in 2023, according to a statement issued by the Israel Bureau of Statistics on Sunday.
Karnataka: 14 killed in two separate road accidents
Bengaluru, Jan 22: At least 14 people, including three students, were killed and 25 others injured in two separate incidents in Karnataka's Karwar and Raichur districts on Wednesday.
Karachi's rising motorcycle accidents demand urgent traffic reforms: Report
Karachi January 18: Motorcycle riders in Karachi are suffering greatly as a result of the city's increasing traffic accidents, which have claimed hundreds of lives and left countless more permanently injured.
Himachal witnessed a significant reduction in road accidents and fatalities in 2024
Shimla, January 8: The concerted efforts of the Himachal Pradesh government towards road safety and traffic management have seen a remarkable reduction in road accidents and fatalities in the state during the year 2024.