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Tragedy on Ghat Road: 8 Tourists Perish in Van Plunge
17 Apr
Summary
- A van carrying tourists from Kerala tragically fell down a ghat road.
- Eight individuals lost their lives in the devastating accident.
- Five others sustained critical injuries and were hospitalized.

A devastating accident on the Valparai-Pollachi ghat road claimed the lives of eight tourists. The van, carrying 13 people from Kerala, lost control and plunged down several hairpin bends on Friday. This catastrophic event occurred on April 17, 2026. The vehicle sustained severe damage upon impact.
Emergency services responded swiftly, transporting the critically injured to a nearby hospital. The condition of the five injured individuals remains critical as they undergo treatment. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to ascertain the cause of the loss of control. The group had traveled from Malappuram, and investigations are underway to determine their relationship. Further details are expected as the probe continues.