Rural Bhopal Records 75 Road Deaths In Seven Months, 8 Black Spots Identified
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Bhopal Rural Police have identified nine black spots where a high number of road accidents have been reported in recent years. This year alone, till July 31, 75 people lost their lives in 264 road accidents on the routes in rural Bhopal. Rural SP Pankaj Kumar Pandey conducted an intensive inspection of the accident-prone locations to identify the factors contributing to…
In rural Bhopal, 75 people lost their lives in 264 road accidents from July 2023 to July 2024. Rural Police chief Pankaj Kumar Pandey has identified nine "black spots" where accidents frequently occur. The causes of accidents vary by location - stray cattle was a problem on one route, while a narrow stretch at Balampur Ghat presented frequent hazards.
Inadequate lighting was also a contributing factor in several areas. Over 50% of victims were two-wheeler riders, with head injuries being the most common. The most accident-prone route is the Bhopal-Berasia Road, which is narrow and lacks dividers, leading to head-on collisions. Potholes and inadequate road markings also contribute to the issue.
The police have recommended engineering improvements such as better road markings, warning signs, and speed control measures. The list of problem spots includes areas near Durga Temple Trisection, Lambakheda in Intkhedi, Golakhedi village Trisection, Bhopal-Berasia Road, Chopra Kalan village in Sukhi Sewania, Vidisha Road in Sukhi Sewania, Imliya Bypass Junction in Sukhi Sewania, Netpura and Parsora villages, Bilkhiriya village Chauraha, and Balrampur Ghati in Sukhi Sewania.
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