Farmers' maize drying on roads causes deadly accidents

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Motorcyclists face deadly risks in the Kosi and Seemanchal regions due to farmers drying maize on roadways, resulting in three fatalities. The dangerous practice has caused 43 reported accidents, with motorcycles skidding on the grain. One recent incident on NH-107 claimed three lives near Jhaladi village. Local authorities are responding by cracking down on the practice, with the Uda-Kishunganj SDM directing action against violators and four arrests made.


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