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Hyderabad: ORR records 10,666 road accidents in 10 years
['Sistla Dakshina Murthy']
Newsmeter | Latest Regional breaking news from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad: Touted as Hyderabad’s pride, the Outer Ring Road (ORR) is fast turning into a nightmare for commuters.
Yet, in the last ten years, 10,666 accidents have been reported, raising serious alarms about road safety.
Speed Limit Policy: A Double-Edged Sword2010–2016: The maximum speed was fixed at 120 kmph, resulting in a surge in accidents.
Post July 2023: The limit was once again restored to 120 kmph, leading to a fresh spike in accidents and fatalities.
Experts warn that at 120 kmph, once a vehicle loses balance, it is nearly impossible to regain control.