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Unmarked Speed Breaker Turns Nightmare For Dehradun Commuters, Congress Claims '7 Accidents In 30 Min'

Congress spokesperson Garima Mehra Dasauni stated that seven accidents were recorded in half an hour at the speed breaker built at Ghanta Ghar.

A video of the incident showing a scooter rider going airborne after hitting an unmarked speed breaker installed in front of the clock tower in Dehradun has surfaced on social media. The speed breaker has caused trouble to several vehicles due to a lack of proper markings.

The viral video shows, a scooter approaching a speed breaker at moderate speed. Upon hitting the bump, the scooter is unexpectedly launched into the air, causing the rider to be thrown off. After a brief pause, the rider gets back up and rides away, appearing unharmed.

Reacting to the video, Congress spokesperson Garima Mehra Dasauni said in a post on X, "This is the condition of Uttarakhand government Seeing the increase in road accidents, the government and administration took the initiative to build speed breakers and zebra crossings at various places but see the height of insensitivity and negligence that the speed breakers have been made as big as mountains which are proving to be fatal and dangerous."

She further added that 7 accidents were discovered in half an hour at the speed breaker built at Ghanta Ghar in which a small child got injured.

The speed breaker, meant to control speeding, has been the cause of numerous accidents due to its flawed design. Poor marking and excessive height make it especially hazardous for four-wheelers. The absence of proper signage and visibility leaves drivers unprepared, leading to a spike in accidents.

Speeding BMW Hit An Unmarked Speed Breaker In Gurugram

A similar incident occurred in October in Gurugram, where a speeding BMW hit an unmarked speed breaker on Golf Course Road and was launched into the air, landing 15 feet away. The same video showed two trucks encountering the same unmarked bump and being thrown into the air.

As per the NDTV report, after backlash on social media, authorities acted days later. The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) installed a warning sign reading "Speed Breaker Ahead" and marked the bump with thermoplastic white paint to improve visibility, especially at night.

The GMDA’s response came amid growing concerns over commuter safety in the high-traffic area, which houses luxury residential projects like DLF Camellias and M3M Golf Estate.

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