On Monday morning, tragedy struck near Duraisamiyapuram village in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, when two private buses collided head-on. The accident claimed the lives of six people, including five women, and left over 30 passengers injured.
The buses were travelling on the Thirumangalam–Shengottai highway, one heading to Tenkasi, the other to Kadayanallur, when the crash occurred. Passengers described chaos as the vehicles collided, with injuries ranging from fractures to head trauma.
Rescue teams, including police, fire services, and local volunteers, quickly arrived at the scene. The injured were rushed to Tenkasi District Hospital. Authorities also cleared the wreckage using heavy machinery.
Officials are investigating the cause, with early reports suggesting overspeeding or one bus straying into the wrong lane. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed condolences and directed authorities to ensure proper medical care for all victims.
Earlier this month, a a bus–truck collision had claimed 20 lives and left several injured in the state of Telangana. The tragedy again highlights ongoing road safety concerns on busy highways, especially where private buses operate frequently. Families of the victims and survivors are receiving support from local communities, but the emotional toll is immense.
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