Accidental deaths increased to 4.3 lakh in 2022, a 5-year high
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
The number of accidental deaths in India increased to 4.3 lakh in 2022, the maximum in the last five years, according to the NCRB report. Road and rail traffic crashes accounted for a high share of these fatalities, followed by drowning, falls, and poisoning. Maharashtra reported the highest number of accidental deaths, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The report highlights the need for efforts to prevent preventable deaths caused by non-natural causes.
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