With 26 deaths, Aizawl tops Mizoram’s road fatality chart

Mizoram witnessed a grim toll of 70 lives lost in 81 major road accidents between January and September. Aizawl district bore the brunt with 37 accidents and 26 fatalities. Driver carelessness was the primary cause, with drunken driving and mechanical issues contributing. The state’s challenging hilly terrain exacerbates the severity of these incidents.