Curbing pedestrian accidents in Thimphu

Thimphu has recently experienced a worrying surge in the number of pedestrian road accidents, posing a grave concern for public safety. The police division’s data shows a significant increase, with the number of cases rising from 10 in 2022 to 18 as of July 12, 2023. Most distressingly, six of these incidents occurred on zebra crossings, indicating a failure in ensuring the safety of pedestrians at designated crossing points.

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