In Valsad, the Abrama-Manibag intersection has been notorious for accidents. This busy junction, located on the Dharampur Road, has seen numerous tragic incidents over the years. Sadly, many innocent lives have been lost. Among the victims were an Air Force officer and a teacher. Most recently, on June 10, 2025, a teacher’s daughter died in an accident at this very spot.
The repeated accidents made it clear that safety measures were urgently needed. To address this, Zakir Pathan, a former member of the local municipality, fought tirelessly to have speed breakers installed at the junction.
Tragically, yet again, a young girl lost her life before action was taken. However, after this heartbreaking incident, Pathan’s efforts were finally rewarded. The Road and Building Department has now installed speed breakers at the Abrama intersection.
Accidents at this intersection had become a common concern. The Dharampur Road, passing through Valsad municipality, has seen multiple accidents at the Abrama-Manibag junction. One of the most tragic incidents involved the teacher from Saraswati School whose daughter, only eight years old, lost her life in an accident on June 10, 2025. This incident brought immense sorrow to the entire community.
Following this tragedy, Zakir Pathan made another written request to the district collector for the installation of speed breakers. Thanks to his persistent efforts, on June 12, 2025, speed breakers were finally added on both sides of the road. This should help slow down vehicles on Dharampur Road, potentially reducing the number of accidents.
Aberama village is located in the southern part of Gujarat, within the Valsad district. It is one of six talukas in this area. The village has essential amenities like an anganwadi, primary school, dairy, and panchayat office. The local economy mainly relies on agriculture, farm labour, and animal husbandry. The nearest airports are located in Surat to the north and Mumbai to the south.
The community’s long-standing issues with road safety have now taken a step towards resolution. The installation of speed breakers is a significant move to protect lives and create safer roads for everyone. The residents of Abrama are hopeful that these changes will lead to a decrease in accidents and a safer environment for their children and families.
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