A tragic bus collision in Tamil Nadu’s Sivaganga district resulted in the deaths of at least 11 individuals and left over 20 injured. The accident occurred when two state-run buses collided near Vivekananda Polytechnic College. Rescue operations were swiftly initiated by police and fire services, with injured passengers transported to various hospitals for treatment. Chief Minister MK Stalin announced compensation for victims’ families, while President Droupadi Murmu expressed her condolences.
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A quiet Sunday evening turned tragic in Tamil Nadu as two state-run buses collided head-on near Karaikudi, leaving at least 11 people dead and more than 20 others injured. The accident, described by officials as severe, happened in the Sivaganga district, prompting urgent rescue operations and state-level intervention.
The crash took place around 5:00 PM near Vivekananda Polytechnic College under the Tirupattur sub-division, according to a release issued by the Sivaganga district police. One of the buses belonged to the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation and was travelling from Kangeyam to Karaikudi, while the other government bus was on its way from Karaikudi to Dindigul. The impact of the collision was strong enough to cause immediate fatalities and leave many critically injured.
Rescue teams from the Police Department and Fire and Rescue Services rushed to the spot soon after the incident, pulling passengers out of the wreckage. Senior officials including the Sivagangai District Superintendent of Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police, and Tirupattur authorities reached the spot to monitor the situation and oversee the rescue efforts.
Injured Shifted to Multiple Hospitals Across the District
Passengers who survived the crash were rushed to nearby medical facilities, with many shifted to the Karaikudi Government Hospital, Tirupattur Government Hospital, and Sivagangai Government Hospital for treatment. Doctors are continuing to monitor those with severe injuries as families wait anxiously for updates outside emergency wards.
This tragic collision comes just days after a similar road accident in Tenkasi district, where six people died and over 50 were injured. The back-to-back incidents have renewed concerns about road safety and long-distance transport across the State.
CM Stalin Announces Compensation; President Murmu Offers Condolences
Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and immediately dispatched the Sivaganga District Collector along with District In-Charge Minister KR Periyakaruppan to oversee relief and medical assistance.
He also announced ex-gratia for the affected families — Rs 3 lakh for the kin of each deceased victim, Rs 1 lakh for those severely injured, and Rs 50,000 for those with minor injuries.
