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Accident rates in Bengaluru: 70% increase in accidents over 5 years

Accident rates in Bengaluru: 70% increase in accidents over 5 years
Image: TV9 Kannada

Bengaluru Traffic Police data reveals a concerning rise in road accidents in the city. Over the last five years, the number of accidents has increased by approximately 70%. The number of accidents rose from 3,213 in 2021 to 5,459 in 2025. The number of deaths from road accidents also increased by about 53% during this period.

Originally reported by TV9 Kannada Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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