Road Accident Deaths Rise in India

Indian roads have become more dangerous, especially for people who walk, ride bicycles, or use two-wheelers like scooters and motorcycles.

In the past ten years, the number of people dying in road accidents has gone up a lot, especially for these groups.

Two-wheeler riders now make up almost half of all road accident deaths.

Experts say this is because more people are using two-wheelers due to a lack of good public transport.

They also point out that many riders don't wear proper helmets and often drive too fast.

In rural areas, the problem is even worse because of faster driving speeds and less access to medical help.

The government has taken some steps to make roads safer, like setting up truck terminals and providing free tea to drivers at night.

But experts say more needs to be done, like improving public transport and enforcing helmet rules.

In Odisha, over 27,000 people died in road accidents over the past five years, with an average of more than 5,000 deaths each year.

The government has spent a lot of money on road safety and helping victims, but the number of accidents is still high.