Tamil Nadu: Three trucks set on fire after lorry hits bike

CUDDALORE: Tension gripped Neyveli town as a mob set fire to three lorries after one of them mowed down a motorcycle on Wednesday. The rider K Govindan, 50, died on the spot, while his wife G Thilagavathi who was riding pillion sustained fracture on her left lower limb. Both were from Melakuppam village in Cuddalore district.
Police said the couple were returning home when a lorry belonging to a contractor of NLC India Limited carrying fly ash hit the motorcycle from behind. A large number of people gathered at the accident spot. An irate mob set fire to three lorries and pelted stones and damaged more than a dozen vehicles.
A police team lead by deputy superintendent of police (Neyveli) rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control. The DSP held peace talks with the protesters and assured them that stringent action would be initiated against lorry drivers who drive the vehicle in a rash and negligent manner.