- 1431 people injured in 1919 accidents
- 38 people lost their lives in road accidents in June
- On an average 19 people died and 178 were injured in 1 month
Uday Maurya, Bhopal
After the death of 2 medical students riding a bike in Gandhi Nagar area, once again the concern about road accidents has increased. Youngsters can be seen driving vehicles at high speed at night in VIP Road, Airport Road and Atal Path and other areas. Many times, young people also become victims of accidents while making reels.
The traffic police of the capital checks vehicles from time to time and also makes drivers aware to follow traffic rules. Despite this, road accidents are not decreasing in the city. In the eight months between January and August this year, a total of 1919 road accidents took place in which 155 people lost their lives. 1431 people were also injured in these accidents.
The highest number of deaths in road accidents, 38, took place in the month of June, while 23 people died in February and 20 in March. If we look at the figures, on an average 19 people lost their lives and 178 people were injured every month.
No checking after midnight
The police check vehicles on the roads till late night, but checking stops after midnight. Officials say that the highways cannot be blocked at night, so many times youngsters also come out on these roads for fun. Such people are advised from time to time. VIP Road, Atal Path and Airport Road, Jail Road etc. have the highest number of youngsters on the roads at night. Such people should control the speed of their vehicle while driving on the road, so that no accident occurs.
Accident situation in the year 2024
Month Accident Dead Injured
January 241 17 181
February 244 23 181
March 256 20 196
April 215 14 168
May 287 15 200
June 259 38 189
July 197 13 150
August 220 15 66
Total 1919 155 1431
Follow traffic rules in this way
Traffic officers advise that high capacity bikes should be driven within the prescribed speed limit. While driving a bike, wear a helmet of the prescribed standard. Do not drive under the influence of alcohol or any kind of intoxication. Take care of the safety of fellow road users while driving a bike. Make sure to put the prescribed number plate on the vehicle. Follow the traffic signals strictly. Do not get any kind of modification done in the vehicle. Do not do stunts and racing on the road. Parents should make their children aware to follow traffic rules while giving them a vehicle.
Nowadays, the youth have high-speed bikes, which have very high speed. City roads are not conducive for high speed. Lack of street lights, cut points and dividers at many places do not allow driving such vehicles. Two-wheeler drivers and pillion riders also avoid wearing helmets, which increases the risk of life in accidents. To avoid accidents, follow traffic rules and keep the speed of the vehicle balanced. Do not do stunts and do not risk your life in the pursuit of making reels.
– Basant Kumar Kaul, Additional DCP Traffic
