Road Safety Foundation reported that 696 people were killed and around 1,867 injured in 689 road accidents nationwide in June. Among the deceased were 104 women and 109 children, highlighting the broad impact of these tragedies. Motorcycle accidents accounted for the highest fatalities at 228 deaths, followed by 120 pedestrian deaths and 106 drivers and transport workers killed.
The report detailed fatalities by vehicle type, including 63 bus passengers, 54 victims from truck and cargo vehicle accidents, 22 private car or microbus passengers, 151 three-wheeler riders, 44 from locally manufactured vehicles like nasimon and bhotbhoti, and 14 cyclists or rickshaw passengers. Most accidents occurred on national highways (296 incidents) and regional roads (243).
Additionally, 18 waterway accidents killed 21 people and injured 13, while 53 railway incidents resulted in 44 deaths and 25 injuries. The findings underscore urgent concerns for transportation safety, with calls for stricter traffic enforcement, improved infrastructure, and greater public awareness to reduce casualties.
