The recent tragic accident on Bengaluru National Highway at Nelamangala that led to the death of six people, including Bengaluru-based IT firm CEO and five of his family members, has raised concerns on whether merely possessing safe cars can avoid fatalities on Indian roads.
The accident occurred when a container truck collided with a Volvo XC90 SUV near Tippagondanahalli that was en route to Sangli, Maharashtra, resulting in the instant death of all six occupants in the car.
Arif, the driver of the truck, was booked for rash driving, negligence, and causing death by negligence as per the police report.
While the Volvo XC90 is among the safer SUVs, the incident has sparked a debate among netizens that safety features in vehicles are inadequate to protect passengers in unpredictable road conditions.
The tragedy has also led to discussions on the importance of better infrastructure, responsible driving, and stricter enforcement of traffic rules in addition to safe cars.
While Bengaluru police reports indicate that responsible driving wasn't the cause of the accident, they are investigating to identify any motorists that contributed to the crash.
The incident has brought to light the fact that safe drivers, safe roads, and safe cars are all crucial to ensure road safety.
Authorities said a blue car's sudden braking that triggered the swerve has yet to be identified.
Netizens emphasize the need for well-designed roads and driver awareness, which is essential to stay safe on the road.
The police investigation is ongoing, and further actions against the motorists involved will be taken once the investigation concludes.