Activists claim better transport safety measures to be adopted by authorities

Thane: After a spate of accidents involving heavy vehicles carrying hazardous chemicals on the highways in recent times, residents and activists have claimed for better safety measures to be adopted by authorities. This will help in avoiding major mishaps from taking place in the future.

Activists point out to the potential danger involved to residents living along either sides of the arterial road. Heavy vehicles carrying hazardous chemicals have met with mishaps, causing a spill of the acid. The fumes of this spreads in the area which can lead to a lot of health problems.

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