India, Feb. 11 -- Following the accident near Adoshi tunnel on the Mumbai-Pune expressway (e-way) on February 3, state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik has ordered an intensive, statewide inspection of heavy vehicles to prevent such mishaps in future. The directive was issued during a high-level meeting at Mantralaya where senior officials from the motor vehicles department and the police were present. Sarnaik stressed that preventing accidents requires not just strict enforcement of rules but also a sustained awareness movement among drivers.

"Road safety cannot be ensured by enforcement alone. We must bring discipline in driving behaviour and create strong awareness among heavy vehicle drivers. The Adoshi tunnel accident is a serious ...