Kerala’s NH 66’s safety challenge: Diversions, parked trucks and blind spots

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Eight engineering students from Dindigul were killed when their vehicle crashed into a parked lorry on Kerala’s under-construction NH 66 in Thrissur. The tragedy has renewed scrutiny of safety measures along the highway, with concerns over poorly marked diversions, inadequate lighting, parked vehicles, weak barricading and unsafe merging points across several stretches. The NHAI and other agencies have since inspected the accident site and identified safety issues. Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing

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