Two die in separate accidents in Salem and Namakkal
Multiple road accidents in Salem and Namakkal districts resulted in two deaths and several injuries over the weekend. Local police have registered cases and initiated investigations into the incidents involving two-wheelers and a car.
Why it matters
These incidents highlight ongoing road safety concerns and the need for stricter traffic enforcement in regional districts.
Two persons died in separate accidents in Salem and Namakkal districts on Monday (August 24, 2026).
According to the police, A. Balakrishnan (55), a resident of Dadagapatti, and his wife, Nandhini (50), were crossing the Tiruchi Main Road near Gugai on Saturday evening (August 22, 2026), when a two-wheeler hit them. In the accident, the duo sustained grievous injuries and was admitted to Salem Government Hospital, but Balakrishnan succumbed to his injuries on Monday. The Annathanapatti police registered a case and arrested K. Chandran (45), a resident of Samundi Street in Maniyanoor, who rode the two-wheeler, and are investigating further.
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