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Tamil Nadu Bus Tragedy: 7 Dead, 40 Injured in Head-On Collision
30 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Two government buses collided head-on near Thirupathur, Tamil Nadu.
- At least seven people are feared dead and around 40 others injured.
- Injured passengers were taken to Sivagangai Government Hospital for treatment.
Tragedy struck on Sunday near Thirupathur in Tamil Nadu when two government buses, one en route to Karaikudi and the other to Madurai, collided head-on. The catastrophic impact resulted in at least seven fatalities and left around 40 passengers with injuries. Emergency services and local residents worked diligently to extricate individuals trapped within the wreckage.
The injured have been swiftly transported to Sivagangai Government Hospital for urgent medical attention. Officials have indicated that the death toll may unfortunately rise, as several passengers are reported to be in critical condition following the collision.
A thorough investigation has been launched to ascertain the precise cause of this devastating crash. Traffic on the affected route has been temporarily suspended to facilitate rescue efforts and the ongoing probe into the incident.
