*Says Sumo entered construction zone
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Nov 16: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has clarified on the accident which took place at flyover on Ring Road in Srinagar last night.
A spokesman of the NHAI while referring to the tragic accident that occurred late night on November 15, 2025 at village Water, near Vani, on Phase-1 of the Srinagar Ring Road said that the incident involved a collision between an NKC Company boom placer and a Tata Sumo vehicle, resulting in the unfortunate loss of five lives in the Tata Sumo.
He said that the initial findings suggest that the vehicle entered the construction zone without authorization. NHAI reiterates that Phase-1 of the Srinagar Ring Road is currently under construction and has not been formally opened for public traffic. The project site contains ongoing construction activities, movement of heavy machinery, unfinished pavement layers, and other active works which pose significant risks to unauthorized entrants.
NHAI appeals to the general public not to access any under-construction stretches of the Ring Road. Entering such zones without permission endangers lives and disrupts the progress of critical infrastructure development.
In cooperation with the contractor and local administration, enhanced safety measures will be implemented, including stricter access controls, improved signage, and increased vigilance at entry points to prevent unauthorized vehicular movement, he added.
“NHAI expresses heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and urges citizens to support and comply with all safety notifications to prevent any such tragedies in the future,” the spokesman added.
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