LUCKNOW, March 28 -- A sharp rise in road accidents in the division has set alarm bells ringing, with officials flagging the worrying trend during a meeting of the Divisional Road Safety Committee chaired by divisional commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant on Saturday.

A review of January and February 2026 data revealed that Lucknow district has witnessed a 26.02% increase in road accidents compared to the same period last year. Fatalities rose by 29.03%, while the number of injured persons jumped significantly by 71.07%, indicating the growing severity of accidents.

Officials also examined the status of decisions taken in the previous meeting held on December 30, 2025, with the latest figures pointing towards a spike in road accidents.

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