The recent tragic road accident in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, leading to avoidable fatalities, highlights the dire need for safety mechanisms to assist drivers on challenging routes. It is incumbent upon the state to ensure road safety, which encompasses both secure infrastructure and comprehensive driver training. Continuous efforts to enhance road safety demand collaborative measures between the state and the community. Road safety is an essential right. Investing in infrastructure upgrades, enhancing driver training, and adopting proactive approaches to road safety will yield tangible outcomes.


Source:   The Nation
June 13, 2023 12:12 UTC