Synopsis
A devastating road accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district saw four fatalities and eight injuries when a tempo traveller veered off the road into a gorge. Local authorities have taken action to address road safety issues in the area.Key Takeaways
- Four fatalities and eight injuries occurred in a recent accident.
- The tempo traveller skidded off the road into a gorge.
- Authorities are addressing road safety issues in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Speeding and reckless driving are common causes of accidents.
- Traffic Department is enforcing strict road safety regulations.
Jammu, March 11 (NationPress) A tragic road accident claimed four lives and left eight others injured on Tuesday in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The incident transpired when the tempo traveller lost traction and fell into a deep gorge.
According to officials, the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to skid off the road and tumble down.
The vehicle was en route from Jammu to Bagankote.
"Four individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, while eight others suffered injuries in the accident. Local volunteers and police promptly rushed the injured to a medical facility. Authorities have initiated a case regarding this incident," officials reported.
Frequent causes of fatal road accidents in hilly regions like Doda, Ramban, Reasi, Rajouri, Kishtwar, and Poonch include speeding, road rage, overloading, and poor road conditions.
The Traffic Department, along with local transport authorities, has been enforcing strict measures against road rage, overloading, and reckless driving by revoking driving licenses and vehicle registrations for irresponsible drivers.
In a proactive move, the Traffic Department has confiscated numerous motorcycles, scooters, cars, and jeeps involved in reckless driving and related infractions.
Additionally, officials from the Traffic Department have been symbolically distributing crash helmets to riders who are inadequately protected while operating motorcycles and other two-wheelers.
Filling stations across Jammu and Kashmir are strictly prohibited from dispensing fuel to two-wheeler operators who arrive without wearing crash helmets.
It is essential that both the driver and the passenger wear crash helmets.
Regional transport officials in both the Jammu division and the Kashmir Valley have been actively informing and warning parents about regulations stating that parents of minors caught driving can face fines and imprisonment for endangering the lives of their children and others on the road.
