MP’s Ratlam Road Toll Surges 29% As 171 Die In 920 Accidents Till July 2026
Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh): A youth was killed after being hit by a speeding truck at Jaora Chowpatty on Wednesday morning, raising concerns over highway safety in Ratlam district, where road accidents and fatalities have increased significantly this year. The accident came a day after two people were killed in a car-trailer collision near Rattagiri on the Mhow-Neemuch four-lane highway on Tuesday…
In Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh, a surge in road accidents and fatalities has raised concerns over highway safety. From July 2025 to July 2026, the number of accidents increased by 21.53%, while fatalities rose by a more alarming 28.57%. By July 2026, a total of 920 accidents and 171 deaths had been recorded, compared to 757 accidents and 133 deaths during the same period last year.
The increase in fatalities has been particularly steep, with Namli alone experiencing a 183.33% rise in deaths. Other affected areas include Tal, Bilpank, and Alot, each witnessing a 100% or greater increase in fatalities. The escalating road accidents have prompted Range DIG Nimesh Agrawal to issue notices to six highway police stations, urging them to intensify vehicle inspections, surveillance, and enforcement efforts.
The recent accidents have reignited questions about the effectiveness of existing highway safety measures, especially as traffic pressure continues to mount on major highways and along the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
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