Bengaluru: Road accidents claim more than 3,000 lives in four years
Bengaluru, August 14: In a shocking revelation, more than 3,000 people have lost their precious lives in road accidents in the last four years in the state.
Though the police department has been creating awareness among people on following traffic rules following increased traffic congestion, the number of accidents is on the rise in Bengaluru, the capital city of the state. In the last four years, total 3,250 people have lost their lives and 18,694 persons sustained injuries. The alarming situation is that Bengaluru is witnessing highest number of two-wheeler accidents. Majority of the roads in the city are not motorable. Because of heavy rains in the city for the last few days, huge pot-holes developed in the roads. As the pedestrians are not following the traffic rules properly, accidents happen regularly, police sources said.
Reckless driving, wheeling, riding without helmets, fast driving, drunk and driving and pot-holes were the major reasons for the accidents. Normally, accidents occur in thickly populated areas. During nights, car and lorry accidents are more as they drive carelessly, traffic police said.
Death toll:
Year Accidents Death
2014 711 737
2015 714 740
2016 754 793
2017 609 642
2018 330 338
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Bengaluru Traffic Police issues advisory for Lalbagh flower show
Bengaluru (PTI): The Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued an advisory to ensure the smooth flow of traffic during the Republic Day Flower Show, organised by the Department of Horticulture. The show begins on Thursday and will run for 11 days.
The flower show is being held at Lalbagh Botanical Garden, and around 8 to 10 lakh visitors are expected to attend, according to the police.
This 217th edition of the flower show is themed around Maharshi Valmiki.
As per the advisory, vehicle parking will be prohibited within the limits of Wilson Garden traffic police station and the surrounding roads.
Additionally, parking will not be allowed from Lalbagh main gate to NIMHANS on both sides of Dr Marigowda Road, from KH Circle to Shanthinagar Junction on both sides of Double Road, and from Subbaiah Circle to Lalbagh main gate on both sides of Lalbagh Road.
Restrictions also extend from Urvashi Theater Junction to Wilson Garden 12th Cross on both sides of Siddaiah Road, from BMTC Junction towards the post office on BTS Road, on both sides of Krumbigal Road, and from Lalbagh West Gate to RV Teachers College, Ashoka Pillar, and Siddapura Junction.
However, parking will be allowed at specific locations, including Al-Ameen College premises (for two-wheelers) on Dr Marigowda Road, the Shantinagar BMTC multi-storey parking lot, the Hopcoms parking lot, and the Corporation parking lot.
The police have also indicated that traffic may be restricted on 10th Cross, Dr Marigowda Road, and Lalbagh Road-Urvashi Junction if the area becomes too crowded.
Alternatives have been suggested to manage the flow of vehicles.
Vehicles coming from Dairy Circle towards Lalbagh can take a right turn at the 10th Cross Junction and proceed towards City Market, Majestic, Wilson Garden Main Road, and BMTC (KH) Road via BTS Road.
Similarly, vehicles coming from Subbaiah Circle, City Market, Lalbagh, Jayanagar, Electronic City, and Hosur can proceed straight and turn left at Urvashi Junction, then connect to Siddaiah Road to reach Dr Marigowda Road, stated the advisory.
