Three killed, 37 injured as bus and lorry collide near Chidambaram
While the SETC bus was heading to Chennai from Vedaranyam, the lorry was continuing to Chidambaram from Cuddalore.
Three individuals have been killed on the spot and 37 injured in a head-on collision between a State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) bus and a fish-laden lorry at Periyapattu near Chidambaram within the early hours of Thursday.
(*37*) deceased have been recognized as bus driver Sivakumar, 42, and passengers A. Anbarasan and R. Vairavan of Nagapattinam district.
While the SETC bus was heading to Chennai from Vedaranyam, the lorry was continuing to Chidambaram from Cuddalore.
Police stated the accident passed off round 3.00 a.m. There was no correct lighting and the 2 autos collided whereas negotiating a harmful curve at Periyapattu. (*37*) bus overturned within the affect of the accident.
Lorry driver R. Ayappan, 51 of Neyveli, sustained critical accidents and has been admitted to the Cuddalore Government Hospital.
(*37*) injured have been admitted to the Cuddalore and Chidambaram General Hospitals. A case has been registered.