Maharashtra Road Safety Council Meets After 3 Years As State Records 1.17 Lakh Accidents And 50,488 Deaths

Maharashtra Road Safety Council Meets After 3 Years As State Records 1.17 Lakh Accidents And 50,488 Deaths

Maharashtra’s State Road Safety Council held its first meeting in over three years, with Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik directing departments to coordinate on reducing accidents. The council met after April 2023, during which the state recorded 1.17 lakh road accidents and 50,488 fatalities. Officials reviewed safety measures, accident trends and enforcement needs.