Road accidents in Kathmandu Valley fall during Dashain
Summary
Road accidents in the Kathmandu Valley fell sharply during this year’s Dashain festival, with 105 crashes and three deaths recorded, down from 155 accidents and 10 fatalities last year. Traffic police credited planned preparations, tighter monitoring and coordinated efforts by transport stakeholders for the improvement.
Key Points
- 105 road accidents were recorded in Kathmandu Valley during Dashain this year, compared with 155 last year.
- Three people died in the crashes, down from 10 fatalities during the same festival period last year.
- Traffic police said advance preparation, monitoring and coordinated efforts with transport operators helped improve road safety.
- Police warned that speeding and two-wheelers remained major risks and urged drivers to obey traffic rules.
