In September, Balochistan experienced a staggering 823 traffic accidents, resulting in 24 tragic fatalities and leaving 1173 individuals injured. These distressing figures, recently released by the Medical Emergency Response Center (MERC) 1122, shed light on a critical issue plaguing the province. Among the key findings, Highway N-25 emerges as a significant hotspot for these accidents, with several stretches of the road witnessing alarming numbers of incidents.
Highway N-25: A Dangerous Stretch:
The statistics indicate that several segments along Highway N-25 were particularly prone to accidents. Lak Pass-Mastung, for instance, saw a staggering 79 accidents, leading to 4 fatalities and 115 injuries. Additionally, the N-25 Kalat route recorded 38 accidents, resulting in 3 tragic deaths and 56 injuries. These incidents serve as a grim reminder of the pressing need for enhanced safety measures on this critical highway.
Other Troubling Spots:
Apart from N-25, other highways in Balochistan also witnessed a concerning number of accidents. N-25 Baghbana-Khuzdar reported 61 accidents, resulting in one fatality and 81 injuries, while N-25 Khuzdar-Drakalaw documented 62 accidents with 85 individuals sustaining injuries. Similarly, N-25 Tiaro-Lasbela reported 54 accidents, causing 1 death and 68 injuries. N-25 Winder-Lasbela proved to be another accident-prone section, with 116 incidents, leading to one fatality and 128 injuries.
Beyond N-25, regions along N-50, including Ziarat Cross-Pishin, Nasai Qila Saifullah, Qila Saifullah-Shanki, and Badin Zai-Zhob, reported a combined total of 155 accidents, resulting in 9 tragic deaths and 199 individuals sustaining injuries.
Urgent Need for Action:
N-65 Gokurt-Kachhi witnessed 36 accidents, causing 2 fatalities and 79 injuries, underscoring the broader issue at hand. Additionally, areas encompassing N-65 and N-70, such as BakhtiarAbad-Sibi, Cattle Farm-Jaffarabad, and Mukhtar-Loralai, collectively recorded 92 accidents, leading to 126 injuries. These alarming statistics necessitate immediate attention and concerted efforts to curb the rising tide of road accidents in Balochistan.
The recent surge in road accidents in Balochistan, as outlined in the September statistics, paints a distressing picture of road safety in the province. Urgent measures, including stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, enhanced safety measures, and infrastructural upgrades, are imperative to address this escalating crisis. It is crucial that both authorities and communities work together to ensure safer roads for all residents and visitors in Balochistan.
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