Nearly 27,000 people died in NH road accidents during Jan-June 2025: Gadkari

Road accidents rise sharply in Jammu Kashmir despite national decline - The Kashmiriyat

While road accidents across India have shown a declining trend, the erstwhile state of Jammu Kashmir is witnessing a disturbing rise in both crashes and fatalities.

Over 26,000 Lives Lost in NH Accidents in First Half of 2025: Gadkari Tells Rajya Sabha

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that 26,770 people lost their lives in road accidents on National Highways in the first six months of 2025. Responding to a question by MP Sasmit Patra, Gadkari also stated that a total of 52,609 fatal accidents occurred on National Highways in 2024. He highlighted the economic impact of such accidents, noting that road mishaps cost India nearly 3% of …

Nearly 27,000 people died in NH road accidents during Jan-June 2025: Gadkari

New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) As many as 26,770 people died in road accidents on National Highways in the first six months of 2025 calendar year, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said as many as 52,609 fatal accidents took place in 2024 on National Highways (NH). Gadkari informed the House that National Highways Authority of India has installed Advance…