PNS | DEHRADUN
The expert team from the JP Research Institute has submitted its findings to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and other relevant agencies in Uttarakhand regarding the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of six youths and left one seriously injured near the ONGC intersection in Dehradun on November 11.
The regional transport officer (Enforcement) of the Dehradun division, Shailesh Tiwari informed The Pioneer that the JP Research Institute consists of experts who analyse road safety concerns and fatal accident cases. Their report on the ONGC intersection accident concluded that there were no road-related issues that could have caused the accident. “Based on the condition of the car and the extensive damage observed at the accident site, it was evident that the vehicle was being driven at an extremely high speed as per the report,” Tiwari stated.
According to him, the report also highlighted that the container the car collided with lacked proper headlights and mirrors. However, it did not attribute these deficiencies as contributing factors to the fatal accident, as per Tiwari. The report also made several recommendations to enhance safety in the area, such as installing rumble strips and proper street lighting, which have already been implemented.
He added that the findings align closely with reports previously prepared by the State Transport department and the police. “The JP Research Institute’s report has been submitted to MoRTH, the State Transport commissioner, the Inspector General of Traffic and other Central agencies,” he said.
