Simdega Tackles Road Accidents: Committee Reviews Progress

A comprehensive District Road Safety Committee meeting was convened in Simdega, with Deputy Commissioner Kanchan Singh at the helm. The committee scrutinized accident data from January to September 2025, noting 104 incidents during this timeframe. August registered 7 accidents, while September recorded 6. The gravity of the situation was underscored by the 94 fatalities recorded from January to September, including four deaths each in August and September. Addressing the root causes of accidents, the committee was informed that the tendering for the construction of Pandripani and Arani bridges on National Highway 23 has been completed and work will commence soon. Roadside damage from monsoon rains is being repaired, and the Road Construction Department has installed speed breakers at vulnerable points to enhance driver safety.