Three killed as car crashes into truck near Madurantakam
A car collision with a truck on GST Road near Madurantakam resulted in the deaths of three people, including a father and his son. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances of the accident.
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Road safety remains a critical public concern in India, highlighting the dangers of high-speed travel on major national highways.
Three persons, including the driver of a car, were killed after the vehicle collided with a truck on GST Road near Madurantakam on Friday (July 24, 2026).
The Chengalpattu district police said the car, with three persons, was proceeding from Tiruchi towards Chennai on GST Road on Friday. As the car approached Janakipuram near Madurantakam, the driver, Ilanchezian, attempted to overtake a truck in front of him. However, he lost control of the wheel and crashed into the back of the truck.
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