Killer NH 16 stretch: Kid lifeless, three harm in 24 hours
2 min readBy Express News Service
BERHAMPUR: The 18-km stretch of NH-16 from Haldiapadar to Girisola has nearly was a loss of life entice with street mishaps occurring at common intervals. In the final 24 hours, a five-year-old died and one other three individuals together with one lady sustained critical accidents in two street mishaps on the NH below Golonthara police limits.
On Sunday night, a rushing automobile hit two individuals injuring them grievously close to Golonthara village and fled. Both have been admitted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital and are acknowledged to be in vital situation.
In one other mishap close to Kanisi haat on Monday, one Jhulu Acharya (55) and her 5-year-old granddaughter had been hit by a rushing truck after they had been ready for a bus close to the NH. Though each had been shifted to MKCGMCH, the child succumbed whereas Jhulu was referred to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack.
Even because the stretch of street is in dangerous form, the tardy progress of the freeway work has been the explanation behind frequent mishaps. Sources say, over 81 individuals have died within the final three years as a result of street mishaps. Besides, throughout this era, one other 71 individuals sustained vital accidents whereas and 150 had minor accidents in accidents.
A nightmare for commuters, the freeway is replete with incomplete patches and bumps that make it troublesome for motorists to barter their autos. Surprisingly, no measures have been taken to manage site visitors a minimum of at intersections. There are not any protecting barricades both.
The giant craters and pits on the street from Haldiapadar to Girisola are obtrusive since no measure is taken to restore these completely. Adding to all that is the gradual tempo of over-bridge work on the NH close to the Haldiapadar bus terminus affecting clean motion of autos.
