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The foggy season has begun. Fog disrupts traffic and causes accidents on the roads. Fatalities occur due to multi-vehicle collisions. A major accident occurred on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway on Monday morning, December 15, 2025, due to dense fog. Twenty vehicles were involved in the collision, and four people died in the accident. It is a tragic incident. During winter, caution is necessary when driving in foggy conditions. Vigilance is essential to avoid accidents. Drive slowly. Keep your fog lights on. Visibility is impaired in dense fog; the road ahead is not clearly visible. Exercise caution while driving.Stay safe. सर्दी के मौसम में कुहासा का दौर शुरू हो चुका है.कुहासे के कारण यातायात बाधित होता है.सड़कों पर हादसे होते हैं.गाड़ियों की आपसी टक्कर के कारण मौतें होती हैं.दिल्ली मुंबई एक्सप्रेसवे पर सोमवार को सुबह दिनांक 15 दिसम्बर 2025 को घने कोहरे के कारण भीषण हादसा हुआ.टक्कर में 20 गाड़ियां आपस में टकरा गईं.04 लोगों की हादसे में मौत हो गई.दुःखद दुर्घटना है. सर्दियों में कुहासे के कारण वाहनों के संचालन में सतर्कता ज़रूरी है. हादसे से बचने के लिए सावधानी ज़रूरी है.वाहन धीरे चलाएं.फोग लाइट जला कर रखें.घने कोहरें में दृष्टि बाधित होती है. ठीक से आगे का रास्ता नहीं दीखता.वाहन ड्राइविंग में सावधानी बरतें. सुक्षित रहेंगें.

The foggy season has begun. Fog disrupts traffic and causes accidents on the roads.  Fatalities occur due to multi-vehicle collisions. A major accident occurred on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway on Monday morning, December 15, 2025, due to dense fog. Twenty vehicles were involved in the collision, and four people died in the accident. It is a tragic incident.  During winter, caution is necessary when driving in foggy conditions.  Vigilance is essential to avoid accidents. Drive slowly. Keep your fog lights on. Visibility is impaired in dense fog; the road ahead is not clearly visible. Exercise caution while driving.Stay safe.                                       सर्दी के मौसम में कुहासा का दौर शुरू हो चुका है.कुहासे के कारण यातायात बाधित होता है.सड़कों पर हादसे होते हैं.गाड़ियों की आपसी टक्कर के कारण मौतें होती हैं.दिल्ली मुंबई एक्सप्रेसवे पर सोमवार को सुबह दिनांक 15 दिसम्बर 2025 को घने कोहरे के कारण भीषण हादसा हुआ.टक्कर में 20 गाड़ियां आपस में टकरा गईं.04 लोगों की हादसे में मौत हो गई.दुःखद दुर्घटना है.                                                                    सर्दियों में कुहासे के कारण वाहनों के संचालन में सतर्कता ज़रूरी है. हादसे से बचने के लिए सावधानी ज़रूरी है.वाहन धीरे चलाएं.फोग लाइट जला कर रखें.घने कोहरें में दृष्टि बाधित होती है. ठीक से आगे का रास्ता नहीं दीखता.वाहन ड्राइविंग में सावधानी बरतें. सुक्षित रहेंगें.

Foggy weather is one of the most dangerous driving conditions, especially during the winter season. Dense fog drastically reduces visibility, distorts depth perception, and slows reaction time, creating a high risk of accidents. The tragic multi-vehicle collision on the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway highlights how quickly a single moment of poor visibility can turn into a disaster.

Why fog is so dangerous

1. Severely reduced visibility
In dense fog, drivers may see only a few meters ahead. Vehicles, dividers, turns, pedestrians, or stalled cars become visible only at the last moment, leaving little time to react.


2. False sense of speed and distance
Fog makes objects appear farther away than they actually are. Drivers often misjudge the distance to the vehicle ahead and fail to brake in time, leading to chain collisions.


3. Delayed reaction in traffic flow
On highways and expressways, when one vehicle slows suddenly, others following at high speed may not notice in time due to fog, causing multi-vehicle pile-ups.


4. Psychological stress and fatigue
Continuous strain on the eyes and mind while driving in fog can cause anxiety, reduced concentration, and slower decision-making.



Essential precautions while driving in fog

1. Reduce speed
Speed should be much lower than normal. Driving fast in fog is extremely risky because stopping distance increases when visibility is poor.


2. Maintain safe distance
Keep a larger gap than usual between your vehicle and the one ahead. This extra space allows more time to react if traffic suddenly slows or stops.


3. Use fog lights correctly
Switch on fog lights or low-beam headlights. High-beam lights should be avoided, as they reflect off the fog and reduce visibility further.


4. Stay in your lane
Use road markings, reflectors, and lane dividers as visual guides. Avoid unnecessary lane changes.


5. Avoid sudden braking
Brake gently and gradually. Sudden braking can cause vehicles behind you to crash into your vehicle.


6. Use indicators early
Signal well in advance before turning or changing lanes so other drivers can anticipate your movement.


7. If visibility becomes too poor, stop safely
If driving becomes unsafe, pull over at a safe place, preferably away from the roadway, and use hazard lights. Do not stop in the middle of the road.



Role of awareness and responsibility

Accidents in fog are often not due to mechanical failure but human error—overconfidence, speeding, and lack of caution. Every driver has a responsibility not only for their own safety but also for the safety of others on the road. Vigilance, patience, and discipline can save lives.

Conclusion

Fog is a natural phenomenon, but accidents are preventable. Winter driving demands extra care, calm judgment, and respect for road safety rules. Slower speed, proper lighting, alertness, and responsible driving behavior can significantly reduce the risk of fatal accidents.
Safety should always take priority over speed.Staying cautious means staying alive.

Anil Kumar Sinha
Artist | Writer | Blogger.

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