One of the highest tolls in recent past; ADGP says 51 dead in accidents across the state in 24 hours

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: A bike rider was killed on the spot while a girl riding pillion sustained severe injuries after their bike was knocked down by a lorry on National Highway (NH)-4 in Nelamangala of Bengaluru Rural on Monday.

After six people were killed in the horrific car accident that occurred in Hassan, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for Traffic and Road Safety, Alok Kumar, expressed concern over the fatal road accidents in different parts of the state.

Sharing information on his official X handle about the total deaths reported in road accidents on Sunday, he appealed to motorists to follow the traffic rules.

In the last 24 hours, 51 lives were lost in road accidents. Many of these are caused by rash reckless driving —ADGP, Alok Kumar

"Road Safety needs responsible behaviour from all the stakeholders," he mentioned. On Sunday, Alok Kumar said the state had seen the highest number of deaths in accidents in recent days.

He noted that accidents have increased due to overspeeding and reckless driving. Many accidents took place on Sunday in different parts of Karnataka including Chikkodi, Hassan, Karwar and Ramanagara. The major reason for the vehicle accidents s violation of traffic rules.