AGARTALA, Oct 22: Four people were killed and 23 others injured in 11 road accidents across Tripura between October 17 and 22 during the Durga Puja period, according to figures released by Tripura Police.
The state recorded four fatal accidents and seven non-fatal incidents during the six-day period. West Tripura and Unakoti reported the highest number of cases, with three accidents each.
West Tripura recorded one fatal and two non-fatal accidents, leaving one person dead and seven injured. Unakoti reported an identical breakdown of fatal and non-fatal cases, with one death and four injuries.
Sepahijala registered two non-fatal accidents that injured seven people, while North Tripura reported one non-fatal accident, leaving two people injured.
Gomati recorded one fatal accident in which one person died and two others were injured. Dhalai also reported one fatal accident, claiming one life and injuring another person.
No road accidents were reported in Khowai or South Tripura during the period.
The figures highlighted road safety concerns during the festive season, with accidents resulting in fatalities and injuries across several districts.
