A major road accident involving a tourist van and a goods lorry left at least eighteen people injured on the outskirts of Chennai on Saturday morning. The collision caused significant traffic disruptions on the busy stretch near Guduvancherry.
Details of the Guduvancherry Accident
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, around 5:50 AM, near Vallancheri village, close to Guduvancherry. According to police reports, a lorry transporting a load of casuarina logs suddenly rammed into a tourist van. The impact of the crash was severe, causing the van to overturn onto the road median.
The tourist van was being driven by Jesudas, a 50-year-old resident of Thanjavur district. He was travelling to Chennai with his family members and relatives for a sightseeing trip. The group comprised a total of 18 persons: six men, six women, and six children, all of whom were seated in the van at the time of the accident.
Rescue and Aftermath
Personnel from the Guduvancherry traffic police and the Tambaram traffic investigation wing swiftly arrived at the scene. They rescued all the injured passengers from the damaged vehicle and rushed them to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Authorities have confirmed that all eighteen injured individuals are now in stable condition.
In a concerning development, police stated that the lorry driver fled the scene immediately after the collision and is currently absconding. A formal case has been registered in connection with the accident, and a search operation is underway to trace and apprehend the fleeing driver.
Traffic and Investigation
The crash led to considerable traffic congestion along the stretch, disrupting morning commuters for a period. The police are investigating the exact cause of the accident, which will determine the charges against the absconding lorry driver.
This incident highlights the recurring dangers on highways, especially during early morning hours, and underscores the importance of cautious driving, particularly for vehicles carrying passengers.
