Six dead in collision involving two buses in TN's Tenkasi, CM condoles
Tenkasi (TN) (PTI): Six people died in a collision involving two private buses near Idaikal in Tenkasi district on Monday, police said.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed condolences and directed the district administration to ensure high-quality treatment for all the injured.
The accident occurred when two private buses coming in opposite directions collided head-on. One bus was travelling from Madurai towards Senkottai, while the other was coming from the Tenkasi side towards Kovilpatti/Sankarankovil, said police sources.
According to police, at least 50 people are injured, with several victims in serious condition.
Police, fire and rescue personnel, and local residents conducted a rescue operation, using multiple ambulances to move the injured to hospital.
Preliminary inquiry suggested that the accident was caused by overspeeding and negligent driving by one of the bus drivers. It is suspected that one of the buses may have moved to the wrong side while overtaking.
Investigation is underway, including review of CCTV footage and eyewitness statements. Details on the exact cause may be updated on completion of the inquiry, they said.
Taking to X, CM Stalin wrote that he immediately contacted the Minister in Charge of the District, K K S S R Ramachandran and instructed him to rush to the scene.
"I have ordered the District Collector to go to the government hospital and ensure proper high-quality treatment for the injured," wrote the CM.
VIDEO | Tamil Nadu: At least six people were killed and over 30 injured in a head-on collision between two private buses in the Kamarajpuram area near Idaikal in Tenkasi district. Further details awaited.
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Celebrations erupt as Satheesan is selected as Kerala Chief Minister
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Celebrations erupted across Kerala on Thursday after V D Satheesan was selected by the Congress High Command as the next Chief Minister of the state.
Satheesan was at the Contonment House in Thiruvananthapuram, the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition, when AICC leaders announced it in New Delhi.
Soon after the announcement, jubilant Satheesan supporters burst firecrackers and distributed sweets in several parts of the state.
Paravur in Ernakulam district, the Assembly constituency he has represented since 2001, witnessed large-scale celebrations.
Satheesan was widely seen as the frontrunner for the post, with UDF allies also backing his candidature during the selection process.
As the Leader of the Opposition in the outgoing Assembly, he led the UDF both inside and outside the House.
Apart from Satheesan, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala and Congress MP K C Venugopal were also considered for the post.
