Unacceptable and preventable

Road accidents must be prevented

The latest report of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has once again turned the spotlight on road safety. “Road Accidents in India 2022” addressed the issue of road-safety lapses and accidents — a stark reality that warrants immediate attention. Unfortunately, accidents continue to increase, with the year 2022 witnessing over 461,312 mishaps, resulting in 168,491 fatalities — an all-time high. Relative to 2021, the data shows a year-on-year increase of 11.9 per cent in accidents and 9.4 per cent in loss of lives. These figures translate, on average, into 53 accidents and 19 deaths per hour. This does