One person died and 15 others were injured in a collision between a speeding container truck and a government bus in Thoothukudi. The truck driver, who is currently on the run, has been charged. The bus driver managed to avoid a direct collision but the truck hit the back of the bus and overturned. The incident resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries to 15 others. The police are conducting an investigation into the accident. Express News Service reported
A government bus was hit by a speeding container truck on Tiruchendur road, resulting in one death and 15 injuries. The truck driver, who is currently on the run, has been charged. The incident occurred when the TNSTC bus, en route to Vilathikulam via Thoothukudi, was struck by a mini truck carrying a fish load. The mini truck lost control near the Zirconium township, causing the bus driver, S Ketheeswaran, to swerve and avoid a collision. However, the mini truck still hit the back of the bus and overturned. The truck then dragged on the road for over 100 feet before crashing into the compound wall of the Zirconium township. One passenger, identified as Naveen Kumar, was killed in the accident, while 15 others were injured and taken to Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital for treatment. The quick actions of bus driver Ketheeshwaran were praised by witnesses. The Authoor police have opened an investigation into the incident..
A tragic accident occurred in Thoothukudi, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to 15 others. The incident took place on Thursday when a speeding container truck collided with a government bus on Tiruchendur road. The driver of the truck, who is currently on the run, has been charged for his actions.
According to sources, the TNSTC bus was en route to Vilathikulam via Thoothukudi when it was struck by a mini truck that was on its way to pick up a load of fish. The truck driver supposedly lost control near the Zirconium township. In a remarkable display of quick thinking, the bus driver, S Ketheeswaran, from the Vilathikulam depot, managed to swerve and avoid a direct collision with the truck, thereby preventing the bus from falling into a nearby pit. However, despite his efforts, the mini truck still struck the rear of the bus and overturned. The truck then dragged along the road for over 100 feet before crashing into the compound wall of the Zirconium township, causing damage.
Unfortunately, one passenger, identified as Naveen Kumar from Mayavaram in Mayiladuthurai district, lost his life in the impact. His body has been taken to the Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital for a postmortem examination, while the injured individuals have been admitted to the same facility for treatment.
Eyewitnesses praised Ketheeswaran for his swift actions in the face of danger. The Authoor police have filed a case and are currently conducting further investigations into the incident..