39 pedestrian deaths reported on Yamuna Expressway since 2012, with 41% occurring in 2023 despite walking ban.
Despite a ban on walking, pedestrian deaths have risen on Yamuna Expressway, with 41% of fatalities occurring in 2023 alone. Since its opening in 2012, 39 pedestrian deaths have been reported on the 165-km expressway. A Supreme Court lawyer and road safety activist obtained this data through an RTI request, revealing the access-controlled expressway has not prevented pedestrian deaths.
July 28, 2024
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