road-safety

A total of 442 road crashes occurred across the country in September, leaving 423 people dead and 674 others injured. Among the deceased, 139 were motorcycle riders or passengers, accounting for about 33 percent of the total deaths. In addition, 106 pedestrians were killed in road crashes. Among the deceased were 61 children and 58 students. The Road Safety Foundation published its September Road crash report on Sunday, which included these findings. The report was prepared based on infor...

A darkened road. A faint light in the distance. Farther away, a streetlight. Suddenly, a pothole appears ahead. The brakes have to be applied. Rainwater has collected in the pothole, shimmering in the moonlight. After moving a little farther, the vehicle hits an unmarked speed breaker. There are also potholes and uneven sections beside the speed breaker. Altogether, it feels like a nightmare at night. This is not a description of a village dirt road or a regional highway. The scene unfold...