Accidents

To combat the influx of substandard goods and bolster domestic manufacturing, the government has implemented compulsory quality standards for electrical products such as 'Switch-Socket-Outlet' and 'Cable Trunking.'

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla emphasized that discussions with All India Motor Transport Congress representatives would precede the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 106/2 law.

Nationwide protests by truck drivers in India against the recently enacted Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), a new hit-and-run law, have triggered panic buying among motorcycle and car owners. The demonstrations have led to extensive queues at petrol pumps, causing concerns over fuel scarcity in various regions.

The expert committee said that the cause of accidents in Muthala Pozhi is mainly due to unscientific construction methods.

Fog may make driving difficult and hazardous because of the reduced visibility. The following advice and recommendations will assist you in navigating through foggy roads and lower your chance of experiencing any accidents:
 

South Africa on Monday witnessed this year's biggest mining accident in the Northern city of Rustenburg. Mining accidents have been frequent in South Africa but the nation has seen a steady decline in mining accidents and deaths related to it.

The cable wires of two AI cameras installed in Kothamangalam, Ernakulam were destroyed by two youths on November 7. The police released the CCTV footage of the same. The AI camera were installed across Kerala to reduce traffic violations and road accidents by the government.

Google has recently expanded its car crash detection feature for Pixel phones in India. The feature uses location, motion sensors, and surrounding sounds to detect serious accidents and call for emergency assistance.

Bengaluru ranks fourth in road accidents among major Indian cities, with 3,822 accidents and 772 fatalities in 2022, an 18% increase from the previous year. Excessive speeding was a significant factor, contributing to 3,528 accidents and 711 deaths. Pedestrians were also at risk, with 1,042 accidents and 247 fatalities. The city ranked second in accidents without traffic control, with 282 fatalities.

Karnataka has been ranked 5th in India in terms of road accidents according to the recent report released by the Ministry of Road Transport department. Over 50,000 people have died in road accidents without wearing helmets. Despite the road accidents soaring in the state, Karnataka has dropped down one position from 4th to 5th, in the past year for road accidents. However, the alarming rate of deaths has made Karnataka rank 4th position among casualties.

Bengaluru witnesses two separate BMTC bus accidents, claiming two lives. A woman named Veena dies in one incident in Arakere, and another accident in Govindarajanagar takes the life of Kumar. These tragedies underscore the urgent issue of BMTC bus accidents in the city, prompting investigations by local authorities. The bus driver in the second incident, Srinivas, is in police custody.

A series of accidents near the BMTC bus stand on Horamavu Outer Ring Road in Bengaluru claimed the lives of a mother and son, leaving four others injured. The accidents involved an auto rickshaw, a Bolero pickup vehicle, and motorcycles. The injured individuals are in stable condition, and two drivers have been arrested. The tragic incidents happened as the family was heading to celebrate Vijayadashami.

Private bus accidents continue to claim lives on the roads, with six fatalities reported in Kannur alone over the past two months. Several individuals have suffered serious injuries in bus accidents.

Train accidents are unfortunately not uncommon in Bangladesh and are often attributed to factors such as inadequate signaling, negligence, aged railway tracks, or deteriorating infrastructure.

The Bengaluru Fire Brigade is intensifying efforts to prevent fire accidents following recent incidents, including a deadly firecracker godown fire. The Fire Department is conducting safety inspections of establishments, ensuring precautionary measures and public safety. Non-compliant places will face FIRs, focusing on crowded areas to avoid future disasters.