Tragic Bus Collision Claims 11 Lives in Tamil Nadu
A devastating head-on collision between two government buses in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district resulted in at least 11 fatalities and left more than 20 people injured on Sunday evening. The tragic incident occurred near Vivekananda Polytechnic College under Nachiyarpuram police limits in the Tirupattur Utkottam area.
Details of the Fatal Crash
The accident took place around 5 PM on Sunday when two state-operated buses collided head-on. One bus was traveling from Kangeyam to Karaikudi while the other was en route from Karaikudi to Dindigul. The impact of the collision was severe, immediately halting traffic in the area and sending shockwaves through the local community.
Emergency Response and Rescue Operations
Rescue operations were launched immediately after the crash. Police and fire brigade personnel worked tirelessly to extricate passengers trapped in the wreckage. The critically injured victims were rushed to multiple government hospitals for emergency treatment, including facilities in Karaikudi, Tirupattur, and Sivaganga.
Senior officials personally supervised the rescue efforts to ensure that emergency medical aid reached the victims as quickly as possible. The immediate response helped prevent further loss of life and provided critical care to those injured in one of the worst road accidents the region has witnessed recently.
