Report Highlights Road Accident Severity in Rural Nashik, Pune, and Patna; Cites Engineering Issues

A report by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and SaveLIFE Foundation identifies Nashik Rural, Pune Rural, and Patna as districts with the most severe road accident fatalities. The report indicates that many accidents occur in known locations and often involve road engineering issues rather than traffic violations. A significant portion of fatalities happen between 6 AM and 12 PM, with most victims not using the official ambulance service. India leads globally in annual road accident fatalities.