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Bengaluru sees 70% rise in road accidents over five years, Deccan Herald reports
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 05:37 AM
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According to Deccan Herald, the number of road accidents in Bengaluru has jumped 70% compared with five years ago.
Bengaluru has recorded a sharp increase in road accidents, with the latest figures showing a 70% rise over the past five years, Deccan Herald reported.
The surge reflects a significant escalation in traffic-related incidents compared with data from half a decade earlier.
City officials and road safety experts are likely to examine the underlying causes as the trend raises concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of existing traffic management measures.
The surge reflects a significant escalation in traffic-related incidents compared with data from half a decade earlier.
City officials and road safety experts are likely to examine the underlying causes as the trend raises concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of existing traffic management measures.