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Highways must not become ‘corridors of peril’: Supreme Court flags safety gaps, issues nationwide directions
The Supreme Court is addressing safety issues on national highways following two fatal accidents.
These accidents occurred in November 2025 and resulted in 34 fatalities.
National highways make up only about 2 percent of India's total road length.
Despite their small proportion, national highways account for nearly 30 percent of all road fatalities.
The Supreme Court has issued nationwide directions to improve safety on these highways.
The court's actions are part of a suo motu writ petition concerning road safety.
The Supreme Court emphasized the need for urgent measures to prevent further accidents.
The focus is on addressing the significant safety gaps identified on national highways.
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