Why Seatbelts Can Be Life Saving Even For Backseat Passengers
By Sana Fazili The tragic accident on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway on Sunday that left former chairman of Tata Sons, Cyrus Mistry, dead has brought into the limelight the importance of road safety measures like wearing a seatbelt and driving safely within the speed limit. The accident has prompted conversations about the importance of seat belts in the backseat as well, a practice not followed in India. This was because the two people — Cyrus Mistry and Jehangir Pandole — who died in the accident were sitting at the back. While Mistry was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, Jehangir is s...