Missing barriers: Potholes, black spots make Aut-Luhri NH mishap-prone

The death of seven tourists on the Aut-Luhri highway in Kullu district on Sunday night has raised road safety issues. The poor condition of roads, lack of crash barriers alongside roads, overloading and rash driving is the major causes for the road accidents.

The Aut-Luhri highway is prone to accidents between Jalori Pass and Banjar because the road is steep and narrow. Drivers, who do not have hill experience, fail to negotiate sharp curves, leading the accidents.