Faulty airbags in Hyundai i20 did not activate even after severe crash on 2017-02-07

" On 7th February 2017 my brother met with a major accident in Noida at 60km/hr after ramming into a truck.

Impact was such that the roof of the car got dismantled after a left side collision.

The car was an Hyundai i20 Sportz 2013 model having 2 airbags in front.
After the crash none of the airbags got activated. If the airbags functioned properly, it could have saved my brother from a head injury and a critical condition he is currently in.

What I want is:

1 proper explanation for failure of airbags in the Hyundai i20.
2 immediate redressal and compensation.

I believed that Hyundai was a step ahead in terms of safety and features in this segment.
My trust has been lost.

Regards,
Owner of 2 Hyundai cars "

P.S: The content has been copied from a post on the Facebook timeline of Hyundai India by Parth Gupta on 2017-02-07.

Attention of Takata Corporation, the manufacturers of the airbags in Hyundai cars has also been drawn.

Airbags not opening up after a collision of this nature can't be justified at all.
Hyundai India should remain with the family of the victim during such distressing times.
Advisory to Indian Roadie fans/ members:
- Say a 'No To Road Rage'.
- While on the road, remain 'High On Cognition'.

Toyota Fortuner (HR 29AK 8001) crash kills all 5 occupants in Himachal Pradesh on 2017-02-10 night

All 5 young males were killed after the white coloured Toyota Fortuner they were driving rolled down the hills into a deep ravine on 2017-02-10 night.

The occupants of the SUV with registration number HR-29AK-8001 was on its way back after a pleasure trip to Barot, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh.

Shekhar Lamba (Mobile number 9816675135) should be contacted if anybody recognizes the car or has any clues about the identity of the victims.

Accident on NH34 near Jangipur, Murshidabad district, West Bengal kills 9 on 2017-02-10

The procession of death on NH34 seems to be unending.

A collision close to the Ahiran Ganga River Bridge which is near Jangipur in Murshidabad district, West Bengal on 2017-02-10 between a laden multi-axle truck and a smaller truck took away the lives of 9 people.

The approach road to the bridge on both ends are in a pathetic state of disrepair for years at a stretch.

Mayhem and lawlessness on NH34 after bus overturns near Amdanga on 2017-02-12

A passenger bus travelling from Duttapukur, North 24 Parganas district to Mayapur, Nadia district, West Bengal overturned and fell in a ditch near Amdanga on NH34 at 8.30am on Sunday 2017-02-12.

Two passengers died on the spot and over 30 were injured.

Police arrived on the spot soon after the accident. However, they were showered with heavy brickbats by the locals.

What ensured was unprecedented traffic jam and total mayhem for quite some time on NH34. Traffic was diverted via Jessore Road and Kalyani Expressway.

An Indian Roadie fan driving for urgent work towards Ranaghat had to return to Kolkata after aborting the onward journey.

Road trip to Delo Hill Park, Kalimpong by Ananda Chattopadhyay in July 2016

Delo or Deolo is located at an altitude of 5556 ft on the edge of a reef connecting Delo Hills and Durpin Hills. This beautiful nature park offers one of the best views of Mt. Kanchenjungha and River Teesta.

Delo has been converted into a nature park by the Government of West Bengal and there are Government accommodation options within the park as well as luxurious private accommodation options outside the park.

The main town of Kalimpong is only 6 kms from Delo Hill.

Siliguri to Delo = 68 kms.
Delo to Darjeeling = 56 kms.







Bengal trails series.

Photo credit: Ananda Chattopadhyay, a banker by profession and a travel buff.  

Stress on right helmet in Safe Drive campaign in Kolkata

Kolkata Police to stress on 'right helmet' in Safe Drive campaign in Kolkata.

Asansol Railway Station heritage structure in December 2016

The heritage structure of Asansol Railway Station in West Bengal photographed by an Indian Roadie at 6.30 am and again at 1.30 pm in December 2016.

Birding at Teesta Barrage, Gajoldoba, Jalpaiguri in December 2016 by Krisnendu Sar (Part - 1)

Bar-headed Goose.
Just like humans these birds too like to stretch their wings (read limbs) after getting up from a siesta.
Location: Teesta Barrage (Gajoldoba), District: Jalpaiguri, State: West Bengal, India
Date: 28.12.2016.




Grey Heron, about to take flight.
Location: Teesta Barrage (Gajoldoba), District: Jalpaiguri, State: West Bengal, India
Date: 28.12.2016.




Grey Heron.
Location: Teesta Barrage (Gajoldoba), District: Jalpaiguri, State: West Bengal, India
Date: 28.12.2016.




Eastern Marsh Harrier (female).
Winter visitor mainly to NE India and Bangladesh.
Habits and habitat: Systematically covers the ground a few metres above it, gliding slowly on raised wings and occasionally flapping rather heavily several times; on locating prey drops quickly with claws held out to catch it.. Found mostly in reed beds, marshes, flooded fields, cultivation and open country in vicinity of water.
Location: Teesta Barrage (Gajoldoba), District: Jalpaiguri, State: West Bengal, India
Date: 28.12.2016.

Bengal trails series.

Photo courtesy: Krisnendu Sar.

Ride to Gandikota from Chennai by Rohit Karmakar & friends in December 2016

Chennai - Gandikota - Chennai ride by Rohit Karmakar & friends in December 2016.

Onward journey route: Chennai - Nellore - Prodattur - Jammalamadugu - Gandikota.
Travel time during onward ride: 7 hrs without halts.

Return journey route: Gandikota - Jammalamadugu - Prodattur - Mydukur - Kadapa - Renigunta - Chennai.

Hotel Mangalmurti, Shamlaji, Gujarat - Indian Roadie preferred hotel on NH8

Hotel Mangalmurti, Shamlaji, Gujarat (on the right while driving from Udaipur to Ahmedabad) is:
126 kms from Udaipur Bypass - NH8 crossing,
52 kms from Khandiobari toll plaza,
11 kms from Gujrat-Rajasthan (GJ-RJ) state border.

While driving from Ahmedabad to Udaipur, Hotel Mangalmurti, Shamlaji is:
49 kms from Himmatnagar crossing (Medistar Hospital),
18 kms from Vantada toll plaza.

Hotel Mangalmurti, Shamlaji, Gujarat is barely a 5 mins walk from the Shamlaji Temple, a renowned Vaishnav Shrine.
The Shamlaji Melo, also called the Kartik Purnima fair is held in the month of November every year and lasts for about two weeks.

Route for a road trip to Ayodhya/ Ajodhya Hills (Pahar) from Kolkata

From wherever one might stay in Kolkata or its suburbs, one has to cross the River Hooghly by driving on the Vidyasagar Setu/ 2nd Hooghly Bridge over Hooghly River or Nivedita Setu and reach Dankuni toll plaza on NH19 (erstwhile, NH2).
Thereafter, it's a straight beautiful drive via Palsit toll plaza, Shaktigarh (of the ubiquitous Lyangcha sweetdish fame), Burdwan bypass, Panagarh bypass, Durgapur, Andal, Ranigunj (Punjabi More), Ninga more, Kalipahari, Asansol bypass, Asansol Engineering College crossing, upto Neamatpur crossing.

Exit NH19 and turn left, drive under the Howrah - Delhi railway line to reach the old GT Road to Neamatpur town. Turn right , drive for about 500 mtrs on old G.T.Road towards Barakar & again take left on the New IISCO Road to reach Disergarh.
Disergarh is the Headquarters of Eastern Coalfields Ltd. The nearest railway station is Barakar, barely 4 kms away.


At Disergarh (Burdwan district), drive on Netaji Subhas Setu over River Barakar/ River Damodar to reach Parbelia (Purulia district) on the other end.









From Parbelia, an idea of the following distances to important towns/ cities will be useful for every roadie:
Raghunathpur 27 kms, Jaychandi Hills 30 kms, Panchet Hills 15 kms, Purulia 68 kms, Santhaldih 52 kms, Ayodhya Hills 117 kms, Jamshedpur 159 kms, Dhanbad 156 kms, Ranchi 193 kms, Bankura 159 kms

After Parbelia, drive past Sarbari More, Gobag (Nethuria Block), Raghunathpur and reach Purulia.
Turn right at Sarbari More to drive to Panchet Hills and Panchet Dam.




Turn right immediately after Nethuria Block Development Office to reach Garpanchakot.

On reaching Purulia continue driving on NH419, cross River Kangshabati and reach Tamna More.
Thereafter, there are two options to reach Ajodhya Hills.

Option 1: Turn right at Tamna More to exit NH419. Drive on Ajodhya Hills Road via Sirkabad (Pin Code 723154) and reach Ajodhya Hills.





Option 2: From Tamna More proceed ahead for another 23 kms on NH419 upto Balarampur. Take a right turn after crossing Balarampur College, start driving on SH4 and drive past Kandra to reach Baghmundi, which is the foothills of Ajodhya Hills. Then drive up to Ayodhya hills.

Ayodhya Hills can also be reached by driving via Kotolpur - Bishnupur - Bankura - Purulia.

For people driving/ riding from Kolkata, the NH2 option is a better one.