India, Dec. 24 -- Accidents on the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway between January and November this year registered a 32% rise compared to the same period in 2024, alongside a 21% increase in deaths. Accidents on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway between January and November, however, dropped marginally by 2% while fatalities registered a 26% dip, according to data from the state transport department.

Both the expressways come under the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC).

A total of 168 accidents occurred on Samruddhi Expressway between January and November; 117 among these were fatal mishaps, resulting in 138 deaths, up from 87 fatal accidents and 114 deaths during the corresponding period in 2024. Accidents which caus...