Panaji: October 10, 2018 … The Directorate of Transport has compiled their monthly report of number of accidents that occurred and number of Challans issued for the month of August 2018.
As per the report there were 248 road accidents of which 14 Fatal Accidents (North Goa – 7 and South Goa – 7), 16 Grievous Accidents (North Goa – 6 and South Goa – 10), 49 Minor Accidents (North Goa – 17 and South Goa – 32), 169 Non – Injury Accidents (North Goa – 100 and South Goa – 69).
The total number of people who lost their lives in road accidents were 14 (North Goa – 7 and South Goa – 7). 4 riders and 2 Pillion Rider lost their lives in these accidents while 5 pedestrians lost their lives in the road accidents.
20 people were Grievously Injured (North – 7 and South – 13) while 63 persons suffered Minor Injuries (North – 21, South – 42).
A total 7814 Challans were issued by Transport authorities for the month of August.