At least six dead as state bus collides with truck in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu

A massive road accident has left at least six passengers dead and 10 others injured in Tamil Nadu’s Chengalpattu district. The accident occurred early on Friday, July 8, when a Tamil Nadu State Corporation bus rammed into a container truck near Maduranthakam. As per reports, the bus was travelling from Koyambedu to Chidambaram.

The bus rammed into the rear end of the truck, and was destroyed as a result of the accident. Visuals of the incident show that one side of the bus’s body came off as a result of the impact, and the front bumper and roof became mangled. Five passengers of the bus lost their lives on the spot, while the others were rushed to the Chengalpattu government hospital, where another person succumbed. An investigation into the accident is underway by the Acharapakkam police.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to express his condolences. “I am sorry to hear about the loss of lives in the road accident near Chengalpattu. My condolences to the bereaved family. I wish the injured a speedy recovery: PM @narendramodi”, he tweeted.

செங்கல்பட்டு அருகில் நிகழ்ந்த சாலை விபத்தில் ஏற்பட்ட உயிரிழப்புகளை அறிந்து வருந்துகிறேன். உறவினர்களை இழந்து வாடும் குடும்பத்தினருக்கு எனது இரங்கல்கள். காயமடைந்தோர் விரைவில் குணமடைய வேண்டுகிறேன்: பிரதமர் @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 8, 2022

Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles Piyush Goyal also expressed his condolences. He said, “Minister @PiyushGoyal has expressed sadness at the loss of lives in an accident in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu. He sends his condolences and prayers for strength to the families of the victims. He also wishes for a speedy recovery of those injured.”

Minister @PiyushGoyal has expressed sadness at the loss of lives in an accident in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu.

He sends his condolences and prayers for strength to the families of the victims. He also wishes for a speedy recovery of those injured.

— Piyush Goyal Office (@PiyushGoyalOffc) July 8, 2022