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Maharashtra's Highway Lifeline: Trauma Centers Every 100km
2 Oct
Summary
- Trauma care centers planned every 100km on state highways.
- 56,000 deaths occurred in 129,000 road accidents over 43 months.
- New app to show real-time ambulance availability and nearest hospitals.
The Maharashtra state government is considering a significant enhancement to its road safety measures by planning to establish trauma care centers every 100 kilometers on state and national highways. This proposal, discussed in a recent joint meeting on road safety, comes in response to alarming statistics.
Data from January 2023 to July 2026 revealed 129,000 road accidents resulted in 56,000 fatalities, averaging 43 deaths daily. Officials emphasized the critical need for faster ambulance services to ensure injured victims reach facilities within the 'golden hour'.
To bolster emergency response, the transport department will procure 80-100 ambulances for deployment on accident-prone routes like the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Samruddhi Mahamarg. These vehicles will be funded by the state's Road Safety Fund.
Furthermore, an app and website are being developed to provide real-time information on ambulance availability and the closest hospitals. This platform will allow for ambulance bookings and encourage private operators to register, ensuring they are equipped with essential medical facilities and staff.
