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Ratlam Road Deaths Surge 28% in 2026
1 Sep
Summary
- Road accident fatalities in Ratlam district rose by 28.57% in seven months.
- Six highway-linked police station areas saw significant increases in deaths.
- Delhi-Mumbai Expressway reported nine deaths in five accidents this year.
Road accident fatalities in Ratlam district have seen a substantial increase of 28.57% during the first seven months of 2026. The district recorded 171 deaths, a significant rise from 133 in the same period last year. This concerning trend is particularly evident in six police station areas that are connected to highways.
Across the district, the total number of road accidents climbed from 757 to 920, with injuries rising from 864 to 1,052. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, passing through the district, has also become a site of fatal incidents, with nine deaths reported in five accidents up to August 15, 2026.
Authorities have issued notices to the six affected police station areas to investigate the reasons behind the surge and implement preventative measures. This proactive step aims to address the growing number of accidents and fatalities on the district's roads.
