Yamuna Expressway: Vehicles to Stop in Low Visibility After Deadly Accident

• Yamuna Authority mandates stopping all vehicles on Yamuna Expressway if visibility drops below 50 meters, following a horrific accident in Mathura.
• The recent accident, caused by low visibility, resulted in 18 deaths and many injuries; only 5 bodies have been identified due to severe burns, with DNA testing underway.
• CM Yogi issued strict instructions for expressway safety, including installing reflectors, increasing patrolling, and deploying teams at black spots.
• Officials are directed to ensure traffic management during poor visibility, with 24x7 cranes and ambulances, and fog warnings at toll plazas.
• CM Yogi warned of strict action against overspeeding in foggy conditions and urged the public to follow safety advisories.

Why It Matters: Yamuna Authority implements strict visibility rules and CM Yogi orders enhanced safety after deadly expressway crash.