After 634 black spots, or accident-prone spots, were identified across the state, various departments have come together to find solutions to bring down mishaps. If five fatal accidents take place in three consecutive years on a 500-metre stretch, the spot is labelled as black spot. Officials from various departments have begun reviewing black spot areas to find solutions, said highway safety patrol officials. Of the total 634 accident-prone sites, the maximum number of black spots were reported in Kolhapur district (61), followed by Nashik rural district (58). Superintendent of police (highway safety patrol) Vijay Chavan said, “Various agencies have begun work to find solutions and remove the black spots.”

Source: Hindustan Times November 08, 2017 05:37 UTC