Thane: The Traffic Police in Thane and the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) have installed 'tyre killer' near Thane Railway Station to stop the vehicles moving in the wrong direction for a smooth flow of traffic in the city. The speed breakers were installed on Shivaji Path, which is the nearest road to the Thane Railway Station. However, instead of vehicles, the tyre killers have resulted in the injury of the pedestrians using the route to reach the railway station. There are reports that around seven people have suffered serious injuries due to these speed breakers.
These tyre killers pose a risk of injury to pedestrians. According to media reports, several people have already been injured due to this new device. Citizens of Thane are requesting the installation of such devices in less busy areas rather than near the busy roads leading to the station.
What did TMC focus on?
The main objective of the tyre killer is to stop vehicles from driving on the wrong side and to reduce traffic jams. To stop the accidents due to wrong-side driving in the city. TMC has mainly focused on preventing wrong-side driving, as any vehicle that goes in the wrong direction can damage its tyres.
Thane Residents React
Residents of Thane are saying that this device could also cause harm to them. According to reports, seven people have already been injured due to these tyre killers, as it creates an obstacle for pedestrians. Therefore, they are requesting the TMC to consider installing such devices on less busy streets in Thane.
According to reports from The Times of India, the Thane Traffic Police stated that they will make further decisions regarding the tyre killer after receiving feedback from the public.
In a statement to TOI, Pankaj Shirsat, Deputy Police Commissioner of Thane Traffic, mentioned that there is no complaints yet on the installation of the tyre killer, but we will surely take action after analysing the response.
He also added that they have already installed cautionary sign boards on the road, informing and alerting the pedestrians about the tyre killer also requesting them to avoid to walk on that road.
