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Noida's Deadly Dash: Shoppers Risk Lives Daily
2 Dec
Summary
- Pedestrians in Noida's Sector 18 risk their lives daily crossing busy roads.
- The lack of a foot overbridge forces dangerous crossings between commercial hubs.
- Commuters and shoppers plead for safety measures, citing constant fear.
Noida's bustling Sector 18-Atta Market stretch presents a daily spectacle of danger as pedestrians navigate heavy traffic due to the lack of a foot overbridge. Shoppers, office-goers, and commuters are forced to risk their lives, waiting for scarce gaps in the relentless flow of vehicles. This perilous crossing has become a ritual, with many improvising their own safety measures amidst chaotic scenes.
Local vendors and shop owners express deep concern, stating that authorities have long overlooked this critical safety issue. They describe a constant fear of a fatal accident, exacerbated by the absence of traffic lights or deployed police personnel to manage the crossings. The daily ordeal adds significant tension to routine activities, with some waiting up to ten minutes for a safe passage.
