Despite the fatalities and serious injuries, the overall number of accidents reportedly declined by 15 per cent compared with the previous year.
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Guwahati: Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) treated 114 people injured in road accidents in Guwahati during the Durga Puja period from October 16 to 21, with nine of them succumbing to their injuries, according to the information provided by the hospital.
The figures show the road safety challenges faced by the city during the festive period, when traffic volumes increase as people travel to visit puja pandals and attend celebrations.
Of the 114 accident victims admitted to GMCH, 67 were men and 15 were women. The available figures do not specify the gender of the remaining patients.
Around 20 per cent of the injured people are reportedly still in critical condition and continue to require medical attention.
Two-wheeler accidents accounted for a significant share of the cases, indicating the risks faced by riders during the busy festive days.
Despite the fatalities and serious injuries, the overall number of accidents reportedly declined by 15 per cent compared with the previous year.