The Mumbai-Pune expressway has witnessed a reduction in accidents and fatalities, reports stated.
According to data released by the State Transport Department, the number of accidents on the expressway has dropped by 21 per cent in the first four months of the current year compared to the same period in 2022.
A total of 74 accidents were reported between January to April 2023, down from 94 recorded during the corresponding months in 2022.
Moreover, fatalities have also seen a decline of 10 per cent, with the number of deaths falling from 61 in 2022 to 55 in the current year.
This has been attributed to the initiation of a 24x7 mass drive on the Mumbai-Pune expressway with dedicated personnel cracking down on traffic violators since December 2022. In addition, the collaborative efforts of the authorities, NGOs, and various stakeholders have played a crucial role in achieving this notable progress in road safety, said a top cop.
Official further emphasised that the focus in the future would be to create massive awareness among the youth, as their involvement in accidents has been a matter of concern. Plans are underway to launch extensive awareness campaigns in colleges and schools on a large scale.
In an effort to control fatalities, 30 staff members from RTO offices in Mumbai, Panvel, Pune, and Pimpri-Chinchwad were assigned to 12 squads. NGOs, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), and various road safety organisations also lent their support to this initiative.
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