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more-inFatalities in road accidents in the city have come down by six during the three quarters of this years, from 232 of the same period in 2017. According to the data provided by city traffic wing, 97 accidents occurred due to rash and negligent driving followed by 72 accidents for over speeding. He said that the number of fatal accidents in the city has also seen a steep decline of four when compared to last year’s 225 accidents. Eighty black spots were identified last year and for rectification of the spots to reduce the road accidents, the authorities have taken up various corrective measures including straightening of road curves, providing central medians at curves, road safety signages at accident-prone areas and pedestrians crossings. He said that 96 pedestrians were killed so far this year, while the number of persons who died in 2017 was 102..