Thrissur road accident: T.N. Minister visits Kaipamangalam crash site, promises support for victims’ families
Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar visited the site of a fatal road accident in Kerala that claimed the lives of eight students from Dindigul. The Minister expressed grief and criticized the incomplete and unscientific highway construction, calling for immediate safety improvements.
Why it matters
It highlights critical infrastructure safety concerns on major national highways and the need for inter-state coordination in disaster response.
Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar on Sunday (September 6, 2026) visited the site of the devastating road accident at Panampikkunnu in Kaipamangalam in Keralam’s Thissur district, where eight students from Dindigul lost their lives in a crash on National Highway (NH) 66.
Expressing deep grief over the tragedy, the Minister said immediate steps would be taken, in consultation with the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, to ensure all necessary assistance for the families of the students.
“This is a tragedy that should never have happened,” he said.
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