Reported by NGTV English News Desk.
BREAKING NEWS:
TRAGEDIES CONTINUE ON MAA FLYOVER; IMMEDIATE SAFETY AUDIT DEMANDED
KOLKATA — Heavy traffic congestion and severe safety hazards returned to Kolkata’s arterial Maa Flyover following a devastating vehicular accident earlier today.
Incident Details:
- Location: Near the diversion link connecting Maa Flyover toward AJC Bose Flyover.
- The Crash: A speeding two-wheeler lost control along a sharp curve, ramming heavily into the median divider.
- Casualties: Emergency responders rushed victims to nearby SSKM Hospital, where doctors pronounced one rider deceased on arrival, while another remains in critical condition.
- Traffic Impact: Traffic guards temporarily diverted vehicles to the Park Circus connector to manage severe rush-hour gridlock while clearing debris.
Rising Safety Concerns
The incident re-ignites public outcry regarding recurring hazards across the stretch, which has faced multiple serious accidents due to skidding along sharp ramps and razor-sharp Chinese manja (glass-coated kite strings) endangering commuters.
Official Response & Next Steps
Kolkata Traffic Police and local precinct officers have launched an immediate inquiry, reviewing CCTV footage to verify vehicle speeds and potential mechanical failures.
Speaking to reporters at the site, transit authorities confirmed they will urgently re-petition the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) to install reinforced crash barriers along high-risk bends and complete protective wire-netting across exposed segments of the flyover.
