Tragic Accident Claims Life of 63-Year-Old Woman in Trichy
A devastating road accident occurred near the Chatram bus stand in Trichy on Friday, resulting in the death of a 63-year-old woman. The victim, identified as R Rajalakshmi from Thuraiyur in Trichy district, was fatally struck by a government bus while attempting to cross the road.
Details of the Fatal Incident
According to police sources, Rajalakshmi had arrived at the Chathiram bus stand on Friday afternoon. She was on her way to visit her daughter's house located on Vanapattarai Street. As she tried to cross the road near a private college, a government bus coming from the Srirangam direction collided with her.
The impact was severe, causing critical injuries to Rajalakshmi's head. Tragically, she succumbed to her injuries on the spot, leaving no chance for medical intervention.
Immediate Aftermath and Police Response
Following the accident, police personnel quickly arrived at the scene and retrieved the woman's body. The remains were transported to Trichy Government Hospital for a postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
The sudden tragedy caused significant traffic congestion in the area for more than thirty minutes, disrupting normal vehicular movement and drawing attention from bystanders and commuters.
Legal Proceedings and Investigation
Authorities have registered a case at the Fort Police Station under specific sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The charges include Section 281 for rash driving and Section 106(1) for causing death by negligence.
Police officials have confirmed that a thorough investigation is currently in progress to determine the exact circumstances that led to this fatal accident. The focus remains on understanding whether driver negligence, road conditions, or other factors contributed to this tragic loss of life.
