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India Records 5.13 Lakh Road Accidents in 2025, 21 Fatalities Per Hour, Says Nitin Gadkari
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 07:03 AM
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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways reports that India experienced 5.13 lakh road accidents in 2025, averaging 21 deaths each hour, as highlighted by Minister Nitin Gadkari in Parliament.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways released data showing that India recorded 5.13 lakh road accidents in 2025.
The figures translate to an average of 21 fatalities every hour across the country.
In a parliamentary address, Minister Nitin Gadkari underscored the urgency of improving road safety measures.
He urged state governments to strengthen enforcement and invest in safer infrastructure to curb the rising death toll.
The figures translate to an average of 21 fatalities every hour across the country.
In a parliamentary address, Minister Nitin Gadkari underscored the urgency of improving road safety measures.
He urged state governments to strengthen enforcement and invest in safer infrastructure to curb the rising death toll.