Road Safety

A report by road safety organisation Crashfree India states that lack of awareness about legal rights leaves thousands of road crash victims in India without compensation, despite over ₹96,000 crore in claims pending before Motor Accident Claims Tribunals (MACTs). The report cites a 2021 World Bank study finding 70% of low-income households and 63% of high-income households unaware of compensation provisions after crashes.

26. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

A bus returning from a chief minister's program collided with a pick-up vehicle in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, killing 10 people and injuring 31 others. The accident occurred near Simariya on Nagpur Road. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced compensation of 4 lakh rupees for the deceased's families and 1 lakh for the injured.

President William Ruto has received and endorsed recommendations from the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) to improve road safety in Kenya. The recommendations include mandatory defensive driving certification for public service vehicle (PSV) operators and the rollout of decentralised vehicle inspections through a public-private partnership starting July 1. He also ordered the installation of smart traffic cameras and an instant fines system in major cities within one month.

26. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

The Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS) is urging the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to implement the National Road Safety Action Plan 2024-2028, which requires mandatory periodic retraining and retesting of public service vehicle (PSV) drivers. The demand comes after a tragic incident involving a Super Metro vehicle that led to the death of a passenger ejected from the moving bus. FPTS highlights the need for technology to improve accountability and safety.

Five police personnel were killed and three injured in a head-on collision between their police vehicle and a truck in Odisha's Jharsuguda district on February 22, 2026. The accident occurred early Sunday morning in front of the Jharsuguda Sadar Police Station. Authorities have detained the truck driver and launched an investigation.

18. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

For the first time in six years, the number of accidents on federal highways fell in 2025, following a record in 2024. The decline is attributed to improvements in privately conceded roads, according to a study by Fundação Dom Cabral. However, experts emphasize that human factors remain key to road safety.