The Vasai and Virar traffic control branch of Mira Bhayandar Vasai Virar (MBVV) police commissionerate has identified 11 black spots on a 43-km stretch between Versova Bridge and Waghoba Khind in Palghar district on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway, which have caused fatal road accidents. These accidents have taken place in the past five months.

In an attempt to warn people of the deadly spots, ahead of every accident prone zone, the officials from Vasai and Virar traffic control branch have put up signboards with messages to alert motorists. Officials have also advised motorists to be more attentive, specially during monsoon, when the roads become slippery after the first rain.