Vehicular trauma cases rise in Gujarat; Chandigarh on alert during Diwali

A total of 621 cases of vehicular traumas were recorded in the state of Gujarat when compared with the average of 424 cases in a single day

As the nation celebrates Diwali, Gujarat is witnessing a spike in the emergency calls for burns and vehicular trauma accidents amid pre-festival celebrations.

According to a report in the Indian Express, the cases of vehicular trauma in Gujarat on October 23 rose by nearly 50 per cent compared to the regular days, whereas 16 cases of burns were recorded instead of the average of six cases reported on a single day. A total of 621 were recorded compared with an average of 424 cases in a single day. 

Ahmedabad has witnessed the highest spike of vehicular trauma incidents with 74