In view of increasing fatalities in road accidents in the Capital, the Delhi Traffic Police have identified 16 prime locations, which have been most prone to such accidents.
The agency has written to the health department of the Delhi Government to station advanced life-saving ambulances at these 16 spots. The absence of adequate medical facilities has been one of the main reasons for the high casualty rate. In a letter sent to the health department, the Traffic Police has narrowed down a few areas as most vulnerable zones.
Heavy vehicle movements have been witnessed in these areas as these stretches connect the Capital with neighbouring cities. The health department is soon to station CATS ambulances at these locations. Growing volume of traffic, blatant indiscipline, over-speeding and flagrant violation of road rules, potholes and poor lighting have resulted in the increase of such cases. Immediate and timely medical intervention would help save the injured during “crucial hours” called the “golden hour.” Dr MC Mishra, director, AIIMS Trauma Care Centre, said, “An accident victim can be saved with prompt treatment, during the “golden hour,” a time period lasting 60 minutes. “If a victim gets appropriate medical treatment during that period then chances of survival are that much more. The State health department added that “work will commence from mid September.”