Officials assess accident sites in Madurai to improve road safety

Police and city officials inspected two accident sites in Madurai on Saturday, marking the first inspection of 2025. This weekly procedure aims to address locations with recent accidents. The inspection focused on Yanaikal and Thathaneri railway overbridge, where two fatal accidents occurred last week. Officials identified encroachment and misplaced electricity posts as major causes. Recommendations included road widening and addressing local alterations to road dividers. Findings will be submitted to the Collector for potential funding to improve safety. During January's Road Safety Month, traffic police are prioritizing education over fines.