A school bus carrying students from Limdi School in Mahisagar met with an accident on Sunday near Choraniya in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district. Nine students and two teachers sustained injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident while ensuring medical assistance for the injured. In 2022, the state experienced a significant number of road accidents, with over 7,000 fatalities reported. In 2023, Ahmedabad saw a decline in road accidents with 1,097 incidents and 329 deaths reported between January 1 and October 31, compared to 1,203 accidents and 419 deaths during the same period in 2022. In January 2025, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel approved Rs 188 crore for road safety initiatives. This funding supports 76 projects covering 786.41 kilometres, focusing on critical improvements in accident-prone areas. Helmet distribution drives have been conducted to encourage the use of protective headgear among two-wheeler riders. The GRSA has also organised various programmes to promote road safety awareness, including marathon runs, street plays, medical camps, and eye check-up camps for drivers.
