Ghaziabad Fights Road Accidents: 10 Black Spots Identified, Free Treatment Up to ₹1.5 Lakh

• Ghaziabad administration identifies 10 'black spots' on Delhi-Meerut Expressway and Eastern Peripheral Expressway due to high accident rates.
• 376 people died in road accidents in Ghaziabad in 2025, prompting urgent action.
• Ten private hospitals near black spots are designated to provide immediate, free treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for accident victims.
• Police and ambulance services (102-108) will transport injured directly to designated hospitals to ensure 'golden hour' treatment.
• Digital tracking (iRAD, eDAR) and training sessions for hospital staff are being implemented to streamline the new system.

Why It Matters: Ghaziabad implements a critical plan to reduce road accident fatalities by ensuring rapid, free treatment at designated hospitals.