What caused the fatal road accident near Guduvanchery?

The accident was caused by a speeding van hitting stray cattle that suddenly ran onto the road, leading to a multi-vehicle collision.

How many people were injured in the Chennai road accident?

Three women sustained serious injuries in the accident and are receiving treatment at local hospitals.

Where did the fatal multi-vehicle accident in Chennai occur?

The accident occurred on the Mannivakkam-Adhanur Road near Guduvanchery, connecting Vandalur-Walajabad Road and Guduvanchery-Madambakkam Road.

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Stray Cattle Cause Fatal Crash Near Chennai

21 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Two motorcyclists died instantly in the accident.
Three women sustained serious injuries from the collision.
A speeding van struck stray cattle, leading to the crash.

Stray Cattle Cause Fatal Crash Near Chennai

A devastating road accident on Mannivakkam-Adhanur Road near Guduvanchery resulted in the deaths of two motorcyclists and serious injuries to three women. The incident unfolded late Friday night when a private van, reportedly speeding, collided with two cows that suddenly crossed the road.

The van then veered out of control, impacting a goods autorickshaw and two motorcycles. Tragically, two individuals, identified as Assistant Engineer Rajkumar (52) and Venkatesan (58), died at the scene. Their wives, Sandhya and Savitha, respectively, along with another pedestrian named Mythili, were among those critically injured.