Tirunelveli, October 8 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic collision occurred near Prancheri in Tirunelveli district on October 8, resulting in the death of a bus conductor and injuries to more than 20 passengers. The accident involved a government bus and a truck loaded with soil.
The deceased was identified as 52-year-old Ajith Melvin Arthur from Kanyakumari district. He sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The injured passengers were transported to Tirunelveli Government Medical College Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment. Initial reports suggest that the truck driver lost control of the vehicle, leading to the head-on collision with the bus on the Tirunelveli-Thoothukudi highway.
The impact was severe, causing significant damage to the front of the bus. Emergency services were alerted, and rescue teams arrived promptly to assist the injured and clear the wreckage. Investigators are looking into the circumstances surrounding the truck’s loss of control.
Rescue teams worked diligently to extricate the injured from the wreckage and ensure their swift transport to the hospital. Reports indicate that many passengers suffered serious injuries, though their current conditions have not been disclosed.
The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the accident. They are questioning the truck driver to determine the sequence of events leading up to the crash and to clarify how the truck collided with the oncoming bus.
Traffic on the highway was disrupted temporarily following the collision, raising concerns among motorists and local residents. Emergency personnel continued their rescue and relief efforts while police conducted their investigation.
Following the confirmation of the conductor’s death and the injuries to over 20 passengers, investigators are maintaining their inquiries with the truck driver as part of the ongoing investigation.
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