Passenger killed as omni bus rams tanker lorry near Thoothukudi
A 25-year-old passenger died after an omni bus collided with a tanker lorry near the Pudurpandiyapuram toll plaza in Thoothukudi. Several other passengers were injured and transported to a local government hospital for treatment.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns and the risks associated with long-distance bus travel in the region.
A 25-year old passenger was killed on the spot when a Tiruchendur-bound omni bus rammed a tanker lorry near Pudurpandiyapuram toll plaza under Puthiyamputhur police limits in Thoothukudi district on Friday.
According to police, the bus was proceeding from Bengaluru to Tiruchendur when it collided with a tanker lorry travelling ahead of it. In the impact, the left portion of the bus sustained extensive damage.
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