Punjab Newsline, Shimla, January 7-
The concerted efforts of the State government towards road safety and traffic management have resulted in a significant reduction in road accidents and fatalities in the State during the year 2024. Compared to the year 2023, road accidents in Himachal Pradesh have decreased by 6.48 percent. A total of 2107 accidents were reported in the year 2024 as against 2253 in the year 2023. Fatalities also saw a notable decline, with 806 lives lost in the year 2024 compared to 892 in the year 2023. Additionally, the number of injuries also dropped from 3449 in the year 2023 to 3290 in the year 2024.
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, "The decline in road accidents and fatalities is a testament to the collective efforts of the Government, the law enforcement agencies and awakened citizens. Over the past two years, the State Government has undertaken several initiatives to save the valuable lives."
The present State Government has launched targeted awareness campaigns to promote responsible driving behaviour, improved the road infrastructure and implemented safety measures at accident prone areas. It has also strengthened the enforcement of traffic regulations and has enhanced the emergency response system to ensure timely medical assistance to the accident victims.