A social media post highlights a dangerously unmarked speed bump in Dehradun’s Smart City area, resulting in seven accidents in a single night. The incident sparked outrage and calls for improved urban planning and driver responsibility.
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A fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has tragically claimed the lives of nearly 100 people, highlighting the dangers of fuel scarcity and desperation in the country. The incident occurred after residents gathered to collect spilled fuel, leading to a massive explosion. This tragedy is a stark reminder of the perilous conditions facing Nigerians amidst a severe economic crisis and rising fuel prices.
Chennai’s Greater Chennai Traffic Police (GCTP) has successfully implemented a 20-day zero accident day (ZAD) campaign, leading to a remarkable 10-day streak of no two-wheeler accidents. This achievement is attributed to targeted enforcement drives, awareness campaigns, and increased police presence, resulting in a significant reduction in helmet violations, overspeeding, and rash driving.
A series of heart-wrenching accidents in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Pune have resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. In Punjab’s Mohali, a speeding BMW fatally struck a biker, injuring two others who remain in critical condition. The accident occurred on the Zirakpur Patiala Highway when the BMW collided with the bike, trapping it between a parked truck and the car. The victims, Sahib, Sumit, and Rajveer Singh, were rushed to a nearby hospital where Sahib succumbed to his injuries. In Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda, two individuals lost their lives in a collision involving a Toyota Fortuner SUV and a motorcycle. The incident unfolded as the convoy of BJP Lok Sabha candidate Karan Bhushan Singh passed by the accident site. While the police seized the car, they have yet to confirm whether Singh was in the Fortuner at the time of the crash. Earlier, in Pune, two IT professionals from Madhya Pradesh, Ashwini Koshta and Aneesh Awadhia, died in an accident that occurred on May 19 in Kalyani Nagar.