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Automobile
Five Blackspots in City See Surge in Accidents, Pachgaon Most Affected
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 09:06 AM
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Five identified high‑risk areas in the city have reported a sharp rise in road accidents and fatalities, with Pachgaon recording the highest number of incidents.
The city’s traffic authorities have identified five blackspots where the number of road accidents and fatalities has risen sharply.
Among these, Pachgaon has emerged as the worst hit, registering the highest count of incidents in recent months.
Officials say the surge is linked to increased traffic volume and inadequate enforcement of road safety measures at these critical junctions.
Measures are being planned to improve signage, speed limits and policing at the identified hotspots to curb the rising trend.
Among these, Pachgaon has emerged as the worst hit, registering the highest count of incidents in recent months.
Officials say the surge is linked to increased traffic volume and inadequate enforcement of road safety measures at these critical junctions.
Measures are being planned to improve signage, speed limits and policing at the identified hotspots to curb the rising trend.