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A tragic accident occurred in Tamil Nadu’s Sivaganga district when two government buses collided head-on near Kummangudi. At least 10 people lost their lives, and 20 others sustained injuries.
Deadly Bus Crash in Sivaganga: 10 Dead, Dozens Hurt
Chennai: A horrific road accident occurred near Kummangudi in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district on Sunday evening. At least 10 people were killed and 20 others seriously injured in a head-on collision between two government buses. The accident occurred in the Tirupattur area, about five kilometers from Pillaiyarpatti.
A local police officer told, "At least 10 people were killed and 20 passengers were seriously injured. Locals and other passengers rushed to the spot and pulled many of the victims out of the debris." Many people, despite being injured, came forward to help.
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One bus involved in the accident was traveling from Tirupur to Karaikudi, while the other was traveling from Karaikudi to Dindigul district. The severity of the accident is evident from the fact that the driver's side of one bus was completely damaged.
Images from the scene showed the driver's side of a bus completely torn off. Videos showed bodies lying in a row on the ground. A woman was seen jumping from the front of the bus, whose windshield had been blown out. Another woman was sitting on the ground, bleeding from her forehead.
Emergency teams immediately rushed to transport the injured passengers to nearby hospitals. Officials said further details about the cause of the accident and the condition of those hospitalized are yet to be released.
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The local administration and police are investigating the cause of the accident. Preliminary information suggests that speeding and overtaking may have been the cause of the accident. Officials are thoroughly investigating all aspects of the accident to prevent such incidents in the future.
The accident has caused widespread anger and grief among passengers and locals. Many people are working to console the families of the deceased and help the injured. At the same time, questions are being raised about road safety and the quality of bus services.
This accident in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, is a stark reminder of the importance of following road safety rules. The administration has initiated action to help the families of the accident victims, and the injured are being treated in hospitals.
