Road Accidents
A parliamentary committee has recommended establishing a National Highway Safety Patrol, modeled on the Railway Protection Force, to boost accident response, traffic enforcement, and infrastructure protection on India's growing highway network. The proposal comes amid data showing 4.73 lakh road accidents and 1.70 lakh fatalities in 2024, with national highways linked to over 52,600 deaths. The report was tabled in Parliament on March 25, 2026.
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has urged MPs to enact tougher road safety laws following a fatal crash at Malaha Junction in Webuye that killed 15 people and injured more than 21 others. The accident occurred on the morning of March 10, 2026, when a truck lost control and rammed into several vehicles. Wetang'ula visited the accident scene and victims' families, criticizing the National Transport and Safety Authority and courts for needing stricter enforcement.