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22 Dead in Failures Across 48 National Highway Projects Since 2021

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At least 22 people have been killed in structural or construction failures across 48 national highway projects in India since 2021, according to the central government. Kerala reported the highest number of incidents with eight, followed by Maharashtra with seven and Bihar with five. The data was disclosed by the Centre, highlighting safety concerns in ongoing highway infrastructure development. The figures point to a pattern of recurring failures spread across multiple states over a span of roughly four years.

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