The transport department of Assam on Thursday informed that a total of 5415 road accidents took place in the state in 2021 in which 2206 people were killed.
“In the current year, already 5415 road accidents have taken place till September, 2021 in which 2206 people lose their lives in Assam alone. In the year 2020, the state of Assam alone witnesses 6593 number of road accidents in which 2629 lives were lost. It is a matter of worry that majority of the accidents occurred due to negligence on the part of the driver such as over speeding, drunken driving, not following proper motor vehicle rules on road etc,” Gautam Das, assistant commissioner of transport informed.
Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma asked the concerned authorities to take strict actions against rash driving and road mishap in a bid to minimize accidents in the state.