Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Nellore Road Fatalities: Lack of Action Continues to Claim Lives
Imagine roads that are dangerous and cause many accidents.
That's what's happening in Nellore.
Many people are getting hurt and even dying.
The government knows about these dangerous spots and has promised to fix them, but things are moving too slowly.
One place, Chintareddypalem junction, has been especially risky.
Even though there are plans to make roads safer, like building a special path under the road, it’s taking a long time.
This problem is not new, and citizens are asking for quicker action to save lives.
Road accidents in Nellore district resulted in 391 deaths in 2022 and 417 in 2023.
A 2018 survey identified 221 black spots, but corrective actions stalled.
A dangerous junction on NH-67 was flagged in June 2025, prompting demands for safety improvements.
Seven people died on NH-67 near Peramana village, prompting the minister's anger.
Residents demand a vehicular underpass at Chintareddypalem junction, where nine lives were lost in five years.
- Who
- Residents of Nellore district, officials, and the Transport Department are involved.
- What
- Road accidents continue to claim lives in Nellore district, with slow progress in implementing safety measures.
- When
- The issue has persisted for years, with data provided for 2022 and 2023. Incidents discussed occurred up to June 16, 2025.
- Where
- SPSR Nellore district, specifically on national and state highways.
- Why
- Over-speeding and overloading are identified as the prime causes, compounded by delayed corrective actions.
- Accident Deaths in 2022
- 391
- Accident Deaths in 2023
- 417
- Black Spots Identified (2018)
- 221
- Road Safety Initiative Start Year
- 2018
- Chintareddypalem Junction Deaths (past 5 years)
- 9