Road-like painting under scrutiny after several accidents on Dehradun expressway

Four to five accidents on the Asharodi stretch have killed two people within a month. Police are investigating the crashes, while any link to the roadside banner remains unestablished.Four to five accidents on the Asharodi stretch have killed two people within a monthDehradun,Oct 18, 2026 16:31 ISTThe Asharodi stretch of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in Dehradun has witnessed a series of road accidents over the past month, raising concerns about road safety after two people lost their lives and several others sustained injuries in multiple incidents.The latest accident occurred on Thursday, when a truck co-driver died in a tragic incident in the Asharodi area. According to the information available, four to five accidents have taken place in the area over the past month. Amid the recurring accidents, a photograph of a banner installed along the roadside has also drawn attention. The banner appears to resemble a road painting, prompting discussions after the image surfaced on social media. People have been sharing the photograph online, with the banner becoming a point of discussion amid concerns over accidents.However, police have said that no evidence has emerged so far to establish that the painting or banner caused any of the accidents.Poliec added that the connection between the banner and the incidents remains a matter for investigation, and the photograph alone does not establish a link. The repeated accidents in Asharodi have renewed questions about road safety in the area and the factors contributing to these incidents. With several accidents reported within a month, concerns remain over what is causing the crashes and what measures could help prevent similar incidents in the future.Police are investigating the matter. The causes of the accidents and any possible connection with the roadside banner remain unestablished. - Ends