Road Accidents Increase in Tanahun Over Three Fiscal Years
Summary
Road accidents in Tanahun have risen sharply over the past three fiscal years, with 78 accidents and 57 deaths recorded in 2082/83 alone. Police say speeding, reckless overtaking, driver negligence, and better roads without matching safety discipline are driving the increase.
Key Points
- Tanahun recorded 78 road accidents in the latest fiscal year, causing 57 deaths, 65 serious injuries, and 47 minor injuries.
- Accidents in the district doubled from 39 to 78 in two years, with 179 total crashes and 141 deaths over the past three fiscal years.
- Police link the rise mainly to speeding on the upgraded Prithvi Highway, driver negligence, risky overtaking, fatigue, and alcohol use.
- Authorities say road agencies, local governments, transport operators, drivers, passengers, and the public must share responsibility for road safety.
