In a series of distressing incidents, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad national highway has recently emerged as a treacherous terrain marred by potholes, posing grave risks to commuters. Two separate accidents on this route have once again highlighted the urgent need for improved infrastructure and safety measures. Despite years of mounting accidents and human casualties, the situation remains largely unchanged, prompting concerns about the lack of timely intervention and accountability.
On a fateful evening, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad national highway witnessed two harrowing accidents. In the first incident, an SUV lost control and turned a turtle on the Vaitarna River bridge due to attempts to navigate around potholes. Subsequently, another SUV traveling toward Gujarat collided with a container while attempting to avoid a pothole on the same bridge. Fortunately, the occupants of both vehicles sustained minor injuries. These incidents, while not resulting in fatalities, underscore the dire risks potholes pose to road safety.
Tragically, not all encounters with these perilous road hazards have ended so fortunately. A 27-year-old woman, riding a pillion on a motorbike, met a grim fate when she fell from the vehicle on a potholed stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad national highway at Naigaon. Despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries days later. Her brother-in-law, who was operating the motorbike, attributed the accident to the treacherous condition of the road. Such incidents highlight how seemingly harmless potholes can transform into lethal traps, leading to catastrophic consequences.
The sorry state of the highway has been evident throughout the monsoon season, with potholes proliferating along its stretches. An NGO took a proactive step to draw attention to this peril by organizing an exhibition featuring photographs of around 20 potholes on the highway, spanning from the Varsova Creek bridge to Bapane in Naigaon. This public outcry underscores the urgency of addressing the issue, particularly with the Ganesh Chaturthi festival approaching.
The disturbing trend of accidents caused by potholes casts a shadow of concern over the current state of infrastructure management and road safety in the region. Despite the repeated occurrences of accidents and casualties, the response from authorities has been inadequate at best. This negligence not only endangers commuters' lives but also raises questions about the commitment of responsible bodies to ensuring road safety.
The predicament of potholes presents a clear and present danger to everyone using the Mumbai-Ahmedabad national highway. These craters not only mar the road's aesthetics but also jeopardize lives and livelihoods.
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On a fateful evening, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad national highway witnessed two harrowing accidents. In the first incident, an SUV lost control and turned a turtle on the Vaitarna River bridge due to attempts to navigate around potholes. Subsequently, another SUV traveling toward Gujarat collided with a container while attempting to avoid a pothole on the same bridge. Fortunately, the occupants of both vehicles sustained minor injuries. These incidents, while not resulting in fatalities, underscore the dire risks potholes pose to road safety.
Tragically, not all encounters with these perilous road hazards have ended so fortunately. A 27-year-old woman, riding a pillion on a motorbike, met a grim fate when she fell from the vehicle on a potholed stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad national highway at Naigaon. Despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries days later. Her brother-in-law, who was operating the motorbike, attributed the accident to the treacherous condition of the road. Such incidents highlight how seemingly harmless potholes can transform into lethal traps, leading to catastrophic consequences.
The sorry state of the highway has been evident throughout the monsoon season, with potholes proliferating along its stretches. An NGO took a proactive step to draw attention to this peril by organizing an exhibition featuring photographs of around 20 potholes on the highway, spanning from the Varsova Creek bridge to Bapane in Naigaon. This public outcry underscores the urgency of addressing the issue, particularly with the Ganesh Chaturthi festival approaching.
The disturbing trend of accidents caused by potholes casts a shadow of concern over the current state of infrastructure management and road safety in the region. Despite the repeated occurrences of accidents and casualties, the response from authorities has been inadequate at best. This negligence not only endangers commuters' lives but also raises questions about the commitment of responsible bodies to ensuring road safety.
The predicament of potholes presents a clear and present danger to everyone using the Mumbai-Ahmedabad national highway. These craters not only mar the road's aesthetics but also jeopardize lives and livelihoods.
#Potholes #NitinGadkari #NationalHighway #MumbaiAhmedabad #Palghar #Roads #AccidentNews #HWNews #Pothole #RoadSafety #MumbaiHighway #Ahmedabad #Naigaon #Thane
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00:00 In a series of distressing incidents, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway has recently
00:05 emerged as a treacherous terrain marked by potholes, posing grave risks to commuters.
00:10 Hello everyone, my name is Zehnava Zalkutty and welcome to HW News English.
00:14 Two separate incidents on this route have once again highlighted the urgent need for
00:20 improved infrastructure and safety measures. Despite years of mounting accidents and human
00:26 casualties, the situation remains largely unchanged, prompting concerns about the
00:31 lack of timely interventions and accountability. On a fateful evening, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad
00:36 National Highway witnessed two harrowing accidents. In the first incident, an SUV
00:41 lost control and turned a turtle on the Vaithana River bridge due to attempts to navigate through
00:46 the potholes. Subsequently, another SUV travelling towards Gujarat collided with a container while
00:52 attempting to avoid a pothole on the same bridge. Fortunately, the occupants of both vehicles
00:58 sustained minor injuries. These incidents, while not resulting in fatalities, underscore the dire
01:03 risks potholes pose to road safety. Tragically, not all encounters with these parallel road hazards
01:09 have ended so fortunately. A 27-year-old woman riding a pillion on a motorbike met a grim fate
01:16 when she fell from the vehicle on a pothole stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway
01:21 at Naigaon. Despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries days later. Her brother-in-law,
01:28 who was operating the motorbike, attributed the accident to the treacherous condition of the road.
01:33 Such incidents highlight how seemingly harmless potholes can transform into lethal traps,
01:38 leading to catastrophic consequences. The sorry state of the highway has been evident throughout
01:44 the monsoon season, with potholes proliferating along its stretches. An NGO took a proactive step
01:50 to draw attention to this peril by organizing an exhibition featuring photographs of around
01:55 20 potholes on the highway spanning from the Versova Creek Bridge to Bapani in Naigaon.
02:00 This public outcry underscores the urgency of addressing the issue,
02:05 particularly with the Ganesh Chaturthi festival approaching.
02:08 The disturbing trend of accidents caused by potholes casts a shadow of concern over the
02:14 current state of infrastructure management and road safety in the region. Despite the
02:19 repeated occurrences of accidents and casualties, the response from authorities has been inadequate
02:24 at best. This negligence not only endangers commuters' lives but also raises questions
02:30 about the commitment of responsible bodies to ensuring road safety. The predicament of potholes
02:35 presents a clear and present danger to everyone using the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway.
02:40 These craters not only mar the road's aesthetics but also jeopardize lives and livelihoods.
02:46 Swift and effective measures must be undertaken to address this pressing issue. Pothole repair
02:52 and road maintenance should be prioritized, coupled with long-term strategies to prevent
02:57 their reoccurrence. The deployment of advanced technology and materials as well as improved
03:02 oversight and accountability can contribute to building safer roadways. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad
03:08 National Highway's pothole problem is far more trivial. It is a matter of life and death.
03:13 The recent accidents, including near-misses and tragic losses, should serve as a wake-up call
03:19 for immediate actions. The safety of commuters demands that authorities, NGOs, and communities
03:25 come together to effect lasting changes. Only through collective effort and determination
03:30 can the perilous potholes be transformed from clandestine traps into safe passages,
03:35 ensuring the protection of every life that travels these roads.
03:39 That's all for now, for more such news updates follow HW News English. Thank you.
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