Road Safety

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.

March 20, 2026 Reported by AI

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a blockage on the Mai Mahiu-Suswa-Narok (B7) highway near Kedong Ranch due to flooding and silt from heavy rains. Motorists are advised to use three alternative routes. Response teams are on site clearing the road.

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.

February 25, 2026 Reported by AI

The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has called for the immediate rollout of an on-the-spot traffic fine system payable through mobile money platforms, aiming to eliminate the conventional court-based enforcement that it describes as costly and inefficient. The group argues this would ease court backlogs and boost road safety. The proposal arrives as the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) prepares to launch instant fines amid Kenya's push toward digitized services.

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.

February 16, 2026 Reported by AI

A 23-year-old man died in a car crash in Delhi's Dwarka on February 3. The victim's mother alleged that a minor was overspeeding the SUV while shooting reels, leading to her son's death.