Elephant Death: After Elephant Death, Caution Signs on NH-49 to Reduce Truck Speeds | Bhubaneswar News
The wildlife wing of the forest department has identified six vulnerable elephant crossing points along National Highway-49 in Keonjhar district after a 20-year-old tusker was killed in a truck hit. The forest department will request the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to install caution boards to reduce truck speeds in areas where elephants frequently cross. Keonjhar district witnesses heavy movement of ore-laden trucks, posing a threat to the elephants. This article highlights the efforts being made to prevent elephant deaths due to vehicle accidents.
Source: indiatimes.com