The deaths of former MLC Vinayak Mete and Tata Group ex-chairman Cyrus Mistry in road accidents within 20 days have put the spotlight on road safety. The government has started working on eliminating 1,004 black spots on state highways. These spots account for 53 per cent of accidents in Maharashtra, while speeding is responsible for 72 per cent of the mishaps.

The state government said that black spot elimination will be done in coordination with district collectors, superintendents of police and agencies that build and maintain roads.