Sharp curves, unfinished roadwork identified as factors behind 320 crashes and 251 deaths at Cyberabad’s 43 black spots
Cyberabad traffic police have identified 43 accident black spots linked to 320 crashes and 251 deaths over the past three years. Key factors contributing to these incidents include sharp curves, unfinished roadworks, and poor illumination. Authorities are now taking steps to mitigate these hazards and improve road safety in the region.
- ▪The identified black spots recorded 144 accidents and 112 deaths in 2023, followed by 82 accidents and 72 deaths in 2024.
- ▪The Mumbai Highway (NH-65) accounted for 22 of the 43 identified black spots, making it the most dangerous corridor in Cyberabad.
- ▪Sharp turns, blind curves, and incomplete construction were common risk factors observed at multiple locations.
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Sharp blind curves, unfinished roadworks, poor illumination and even trees obstructing carriageways were hazards identified by the Cyberabad traffic police during inspections of 43 accident black spots linked to 320 crashes and 251 deaths over the last three years.The black spots were identified under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) definition, which classifies road stretches with repeated fatal and serious crashes as high-risk zones requiring urgent corrective intervention.According to official data accessed by The Hindu, the identified black spots recorded 144 accidents and 112 deaths in 2023, followed by 82 accidents and 72 deaths in 2024.
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