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Pothole Deaths and Road Safety in India by Prity kumari is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Potholes on roads in India have led to thousands of deaths annually. Poor drainage and excessive water on road surfaces are primary causes of pothole formation. In 2017 alone, potholes caused over 3,500 deaths in India, a more than 50% increase from the previous year. States like Maharashtra have seen the number of pothole deaths double. Proper road construction and maintenance are needed to prevent future loss of life from the dangerous hazards posed by potholes.
- Author
- Prity kumari
- Language
- EN