Median crash barriers being installed on Samruddhi expressway

According to data from the highway state police - Maharashtra, a total of 5,897 fatal accidents occurred in Maharashtra from January 2023 to May 2023. In 2022 the number of casualties and injuries in motor vehicle accidents in Maharashtra were 14,058 fatal accidents resulting in 15,224 deaths. During the period from January to May 2023, there were 5,897 fatal accidents and 6,437 deaths.

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Accidents on Samruddhi

From January 1, 2023, to July 3, 2023, a total of 855 accidents have been reported on the Samruddhi expressway, with 51 fatal accidents recorded resulting in 106 fatalities. The accidents were attributed to various factors such as loss of control, slipperiness, tyre bursts, mechanical failures, tailgating, overspeeding, rear collisions, and other reasons. A total of 30,12,995 vehicles have travelled on the Samruddhi expressway till date.

Breakdown of accidents and fatalities on the Samruddhi expressway

Loss of control: 12 accidents caused 24 fatalities
Slipperiness: 9 accidents resulting in 16 fatalities
Tyre burst: 6 incidents resulting in 8 fatalities
Mechanical failure: 1 accident and 2 fatalities
Fire: 1 accident resulting in 23 fatalities
Other reasons: 5 accidents and 5 fatalities
Tailgating: 9 mishaps caused 13 fatalities
Overspeeding: 6 accidents resulting in 9 fatalities
Rear collision: 2 accidents resulting in 4 fatalities

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No of accidents on Samruddhi expressway this year