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India's Road Safety Report: 80 Daily Fatalities Linked to Poor Road Conditions
✍️ India.Com
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 03:03 AM
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A recent government report reveals that 80 people die each day in India due to poor road conditions, highlighting a critical road safety issue.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways released a new report indicating that 80 people lose their lives daily across India because of inadequate road conditions. The findings point to widespread potholes, lack of proper signage, and insufficient maintenance as the primary culprits. In response, the ministry has called for accelerated road resurfacing projects and stricter enforcement of safety standards. Officials also emphasized that the data is part of a broader strategy to reduce road accidents and will guide future infrastructure investments.