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Maha saw 7,700 two-wheeler rider deaths in 2022; no use of helmet main reason
Updated On: 24 June, 2023 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In view of this situation, the state transport department has directed its staff to launch a state-wide campaign to counsel two-wheeler users to make them understand the importance of road safety
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Authorities in Maharashtra said that out of the nearly 15,000 road accident fatalities recorded in the state in 2022, a total of 7,700 were of two-wheeler riders with most of these deaths occurring due to head injuries from not wearing helmets, news agency ANI reported.
These figures were shared in a circular issued last week by the state transport commissioner. In view of this situation, the state transport department has directed its staff to launch a state-wide campaign to counsel two-wheeler users to make them understand the importance of road safety and the legal provisions related to it, an official said.
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