. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety on Monday directed the Maharashtra government to carry out a “thorough and independent crash investigation” into the recent accident on the Pune–Bangalore highway in which eight people were burnt alive and 13 others injured. It asked the state to get the probe conducted by an institute of repute, like IIT-Delhi, to determine causes, identify those responsible and suggest measures to prevent such incidents.In his letter to Maharashtra chief secretary Rajesh Kumar, committee chairman and former SC judge Abhay Manohar Sapre said the severity of the crash, which resulted in so many deaths, necessitates a proper investigation. “The crash investigation should examine and expose any systemic lapses in safety regulations, vehicle maintenance, emergency response protocols and laxity in the enforcement of safety norms that contributed to the high number of fatalities,” Sapre said.The crash happened last Thursday evening when the committee was on a tour to Pune. In the accident near Navale Bridge, 20 to 25 vehicles rammed one another in a chain collision and a container truck is said to have set off the crash, following which several vehicles caught fire.The committee said the investigation’s findings and recommendations would help in taking corrective action, ensuring accountability and enhancing public safety.For independent investigation, it asked the state to order the probe by a reputable institution with expertise in accident reconstruction through simulation and further analysis. “Enquiry by an IIT increases the credibility of the investigation system,” the letter mentioned.The SC panel’s independent probe gains significance in light of the fact that in most cases, crash investigations are conducted either by government bodies or by NGOs acting at the request of authorities concerned. The Motor Vehicles Act mandates through probe into major road crashes.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCalm And Radical: Dr Umar’s Pre-Blast Video Exposes Educated New Face Of Terror Behind Delhi Attack”Justice at Last”: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina Gets Death Penalty; Victims Welcome VerdictJaishankar, Russian FM Lavrov Hold Key Talks in Moscow Ahead of Putin’s India Visit ‘In 3 Weeks’India Doubles Down On Russian Oil Imports Despite U.S. Sanctions HeatBangladesh Seeks Hasina’s Return As India Notes ICT Tribunal Verdict, Calls For Peace And Stability’This Generation Can Bring Viksit Bharat Before 2047’: Army Chief Dwivedi’s Message To Gen ZHasina Verdict Sparks Outrage as Ex-Indian Envoy Questions Evidence and Awami League Cries Black DayPak Army Chief Asim Munir Vows ‘Strong Response’, Army Chief Dwivedi Warns Op Sindoor Was A TrailerPM Modi Condoles Families as 45 Indians Feared Dead in Saudi Bus CrashOusted Bangladesh PM Hasina Calls ICT’s Death Sentence ‘Rigged’, Says It Denied Fair Trial Rights123PhotostoriesTop 7 baby boy names inspired by Lord HanumanSubtle signs you didn’t realize indicate calcium deficiency (and it can be life-threatening)Sugar or salt: Which one hurts the heart more?How to use the 55×5 manifestation rule to attract what you desire quickly and accuratelyHow to reduce sugar in a child’s diet (and why)Your Ruling Chakra According Your To Birth Date10 quotes to say to your kids daily5 lakeside hotels to stay at during winters in and around NainitalPrajakta Koli, Kusha Kapila to Bassi: How these YouTubers turned online fame into full-fledged Bollywood careers7 spiritual places to visit with your kids123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodaySheikh Hasina VerdictBihar Government FormationGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingDak Prescott FianceShaquille O’NealCeeDee LambDenver Nuggets vs chicago bullsKike HernndezDetroit Tigers WifeAuston MatthewsGiannis AntetokounmpoWWE Survivor SeriesWho is Ella Hakkinen
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety on Monday directed the Maharashtra government to carry out a “thorough and independent crash investigation” into the recent accident on the Pune–Bangalore highway in which eight people were burnt alive and 13 others injured. It asked the state to get the probe conducted by an institute of repute, like IIT-Delhi, to determine causes, identify those responsible and suggest measures to prevent such incidents.In his letter to Maharashtra chief secretary Rajesh Kumar, committee chairman and former SC judge Abhay Manohar Sapre said the severity of the crash, which resulted in so many deaths, necessitates a proper investigation. “The crash investigation should examine and expose any systemic lapses in safety regulations, vehicle maintenance, emergency response protocols and laxity in the enforcement of safety norms that contributed to the high number of fatalities,” Sapre said.The crash happened last Thursday evening when the committee was on a tour to Pune. In the accident near Navale Bridge, 20 to 25 vehicles rammed one another in a chain collision and a container truck is said to have set off the crash, following which several vehicles caught fire.The committee said the investigation’s findings and recommendations would help in taking corrective action, ensuring accountability and enhancing public safety.For independent investigation, it asked the state to order the probe by a reputable institution with expertise in accident reconstruction through simulation and further analysis. “Enquiry by an IIT increases the credibility of the investigation system,” the letter mentioned.The SC panel’s independent probe gains significance in light of the fact that in most cases, crash investigations are conducted either by government bodies or by NGOs acting at the request of authorities concerned. The Motor Vehicles Act mandates through probe into major road crashes.
