Mohali, Dec. 27 -- Mohali has seen a 23% drop in fatal road mishaps this year, thanks to improved emergency response and technology-based enforcement.

As per official data, the district recorded 239 deaths and 449 accident cases till November 30, compared to 312 deaths and 536 accidents during the corresponding period last year. With 73 fewer deaths, it is for the first time in recent years that Mohali has seen a downward trend in fatal mishaps.

Traffic expert Harpreet Singh said the deployment of the Sadak Suraksha Force (SSF) has played a crucial role in improving survival rates by ensuring quick transportation of crash victims to the nearest emergency medical facilities. "Timely response during the golden hour has made a clear differ...