A total of 247 people lost their lives in 238 fatal road accidents in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, during the first eight months of 2026, even as the overall number of crashes rose by six per cent compared to the corresponding period last year.

Against this backdrop, the Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR), Pune, has planned a two-day road safety campaign on November 15 and 16, focusing on driver wellness, emergency response and support for accident victims.