A tragic head-on collision on a Dharmapuri highway claimed the lives of two young men on Monday, sending shockwaves through the local communities. The fatal accident involved an autorickshaw and a motorcycle on the busy Belarampatty highway near Palacode.
Details of the Fatal Collision
The victims have been identified as Rahu, aged 28, from Seeriyampatty, and Harinath, aged 25, from Veppilaihalli. According to preliminary information from the Palacode police, the duo was traveling on their motorcycle from Palacode towards Belarampatti when the devastating head-on crash with an autorickshaw occurred.
Immediate Aftermath and Response
Alert bystanders who witnessed the horrific crash immediately rushed to help. The two severely injured youths were quickly taken to the Belarampatty Government Primary Health Centre for emergency medical attention. Unfortunately, despite all efforts, the attending doctors pronounced both men dead upon arrival.
The Palacode police have confirmed that a formal case has been registered in connection with the accident. Following the necessary procedures at the primary health centre, the bodies of the deceased were sent to the Dharmapuri Government Medical College and Hospital for a postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
Community in Mourning and Road Safety Concerns
This incident has cast a pall of grief over the villages of Seeriyampatty and Veppilaihalli, where the young men hailed from. The accident on the Belarampatty highway once again highlights the persistent issue of road safety in the region. Local authorities are investigating the precise circumstances that led to the head-on collision. Such tragic losses underscore the critical need for heightened caution and adherence to traffic rules on highways, especially in areas connecting towns like Palacode.
