सेलम के उथमासोलापुरम के पास बस दुर्घटना, 8 की मौत

8 Killed After Government Bus Hits Vehicles Near Uthamasolapuram in Salem, Tamilnadu Salem, March 20 – Eight people were killed after a government bus lost control and crashed into a mini goods vehicle and a two-wheeler near Uthamasolapuram in the Sulai Medu area of Salem. The government bus was travelling from Erode to Salem with more than 30 passengers. When the bus reached Uthamasolapuram, the driver reportedly lost control and the bus moved into the opposite lane. At that moment, it collided with a small goods vehicle and a motorcycle coming from the opposite direction. Two people travelling on the two-wheeler and six people travelling in the goods vehicle died in the accident, taking the total death toll to eight. District Collector Brunda Devi, along with District Revenue Officer Ravikumar and City Deputy Commissioner Kelkar Subramania Balachandra, visited the accident spot and conducted an inquiry. They also visited a private hospital and enquired about the condition of the injured passengers. The driver of the government transport bus, Ayyandurai (49), a resident of Panangadu near Periya Vanavasi in Mettur, has been arrested. According to the preliminary investigation, the accident occurred due to his negligence. Police from the Kondalampatti police station are conducting further inquiries. Officials from the Regional Transport Department led by Rajapandian are also investigating the incident. Among those who died were Irusaayi (60), his son Manikandan (23), Nithishka (5), Selvaraj, his son Vignesh, Amudha, 11-month-old Jeevika, Murugan, and two-month pregnant Sandhiya. A total of 11 people were travelling in the Tata Ace vehicle, of whom five died. They were on their way to attend a temple festival in Kalparaipatti when the accident occurred. Passengers who were travelling on the government bus have been admitted for treatment at Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital.