The State government is planning to constitute a ‘post crash investigation team’ with the objective of finding out the real causes of major road accidents in the State.

The decision was taken by the Transport department in the wake of the recent tragic accidents in the State, including the latest Kottarakara tipper lorry accident in which three people were killed and five others sustained injuries after the tipper lorry collided with a motorcycle and crashed into a bus stop in Kollam.

The Transport department has reportedly directed the formation of the post-crash investigation team’ in all districts to investigate all major accidents in the State. The proposal will soon be placed before the Cabinet for approval. The special team will comprise RTO officials, police inspectors, PWD or national highways engineer, National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC) officials, etc.

The main task of this committee is to conduct a proper scientific investigation into the accidents and submit recommendations to avoid such tragedies in the future. Their mandate is to examine the situation that led to the accident, the defects in the road structure, the technical defects of the vehicle, and the negligence of the driver in detail and prepare an accurate report. Based on these reports, the Transport department will take stringent measures to ensure road safety, said officials.