Andhra Pradesh Launches Comprehensive Road Accident Audits

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh announced the appointment of a third-party agency to audit road accidents. With the state recording 6,433 deaths from 15,462 accidents, Naidu emphasized identifying the causes, whether they stem from the vehicle, driver, or road engineer. Measures such as speed governors and modern driving training centres are also being implemented.

In a decisive move, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has declared the appointment of a third-party agency tasked with auditing every road accident in the state, as part of a sweeping initiative to curb fatalities.

Addressing the state's Road Safety Council, Naidu discussed alarming statistics: 6,433 deaths in 15,462 road accidents this year alone. He highlighted the critical need to pinpoint the causes of these accidents, involving vehicles, drivers, or road engineers.

New measures include installing speed governors and surveillance cameras on highways and establishing advanced driving training centres across the state. The actions come as Andhra Pradesh ranks eighth in the nation for road accidents, with national highways being a significant hotspot.

(With inputs from agencies.)