Open drains running alongside roads in Greater Noida have once again proved to be a threat to people's lives. Near Tusyana village, a car suddenly lost balance and plunged straight into an unguarded drain built at the edge of the road. Fortunately, the driver escaped serious injury, and people present at the spot rushed in immediately to pull him out to safety.
How the Accident Happened
The mishap occurred as the driver was passing through the stretch in his car. According to accounts, the vehicle abruptly lost balance and slid directly into the roadside drain within moments. A crowd gathered at the spot soon after. Eyewitnesses say that had the car been moving even slightly faster, or had there been no one nearby at the time, this relatively minor accident could easily have turned into a far more serious, life-threatening one.
Anger Among Local Residents
The accident triggered open frustration among people in the area. They say that open drains and deep pits along the roadside have remained a danger at several spots for a long time, yet no one pays attention to them. Residents allege directly that despite repeated complaints, the departments concerned have taken no concrete action.
According to locals, there are no safety railings around these drains, no barricading has been done, and not a single warning board is to be seen anywhere. This is precisely why, whether by day or night, drivers passing through the area face a constant risk of an accident.
Echoes of the Yuvraj Mehta Case
The Tusyana incident has also revived memories of the recently discussed Yuvraj Mehta case. In the wake of that accident, big promises and claims were made in Greater Noida about fixing road safety, waterlogging and open pits. Officials had given assurances that such incidents would not be allowed to happen again. But this fresh incident in Tusyana has laid bare all those claims and made it clear that conditions on the ground remain exactly the same.
The Danger Multiplies in the Rains
Local residents point out that while there is always talk of inquiries and action after an accident, safety arrangements remain missing on the ground. Open drains and unsafe roads continue to be a major hazard for drivers even today. The risk grows many times over during the monsoon, because once water collects, neither the drains nor the road pits are visible, leaving room for a serious accident at any moment.
Although no life was lost in this Tusyana incident, it has once again proved that negligence of safety standards can become the cause of a major accident at any time. All eyes are now on what steps the Greater Noida Authority takes, learning from this episode, to secure the open drains and ensure the necessary safety measures along the roadside.
