Doda bus accident: Five killed, 17 injured as bus plunges into gorge.

Doda bus accident: Five killed, 17 injured as bus plunges into gorge.

Doda Bus Accident: Five people were killed and 17 others were injured in a bus accident in Doda, India. The bus fell into a 300-foot-deep gorge.

Doda bus accident claims lives in India, highlighting road safety issues. Overcrowding, poor infrastructure, and speeding contribute to tragedies.

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Jivika Chawla
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On November 15, 2023, a bus accident in Doda, India, claimed the lives of five people and left 17 others injured. The bus, which was carrying passengers from Kishtwar to Doda, fell into a 300-foot-deep gorge near Thathri.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but initial reports suggest that the bus driver was speeding and lost control of the vehicle. The road conditions in the area are also known to be poor, with sharp bends and narrow lanes.

 

Doda Bus Accident: A Tragedy That Could Have Been Prevented

On November 15, 2023, a bus accident in Doda, India, claimed the lives of five people and left 17 others injured. The bus, which was carrying passengers from Kishtwar to Doda, fell into a 300-foot-deep gorge near Thathri.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but initial reports suggest that the bus driver was speeding and lost control of the vehicle. The road conditions in the area are also known to be poor, with sharp bends and narrow lanes.

This is not the first time that a bus accident has occurred in Doda. In fact, there have been several such accidents in recent years. In 2018, a bus carrying 40 passengers fell into a ravine in Doda, killing 27 people.

These accidents are a stark reminder of the need for better road safety measures in India. According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), India has the highest number of road traffic deaths in the world. In 2019, an estimated 150,000 people were killed in road accidents in India.

There are a number of factors that contribute to the high number of road accidents in India. These include:

  • Poor road infrastructure: Many roads in India are in a state of disrepair, with potholes, cracks, and uneven surfaces.
  • Overcrowding: Buses and other vehicles are often overcrowded, which can make it difficult for drivers to control their vehicles.
  • Speeding: Speeding is a major cause of road accidents in India.
  • Drunken driving: Drunken driving is also a major problem in India.

 

Jivika Chawla

Jivika Chawla

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