A death every two days: Capital's tryst with HTVs
Hindustan Times Jammu|December 12, 2024
Heavy transport vehicles (HTVs) such as trucks, trailers and containers have been involved in almost one fatal road accident every other day till November this year, according to Delhi Traffic Police data.
Karn Pratap Singh and Snehil Sinha
A death every two days: Capital's tryst with HTVs

NEW DELHI: As many as 163 people were killed in 157 fatal road crashes during this period, police said.

Police said that fatal accidents caused by HTVs generally take place between 10pm and 2am, as evidenced by 61 fatal incidents last year and the fact that HTVs are only allowed into Delhi between 11pm and 7am.

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