n The State’s road accident-related deaths declined by 43.5% in four months of coronavirus-related lockdown from April to July 2020.
During this period, 1,048 deaths were reported during April-July 2020 as compared to 1,853 fatalities recorded during the corresponding period of 2019, according to State Transport Authority (STA). The reduction in fatalities was marked as commercial vehicles were not allowed to run on road during lockdown period, said an official While April witnessed 74% decline in fatalities, there was 42% reduction in May, 18% in June and 19% in July.The STA said deaths due to road mishaps reduced by 30% infirst seven months of current year.
A total of 5,125 accidents were reported between January and July against 6,699 during the corresponding period in 2019.The State witnessed 2,401 deaths from January to July 2020 against 3,426 deaths during corresponding period of 2019.