The ill-fated omni bus that met with an accident at Valasamudhram in Thoothukudi district on Friday.
| Photo Credit: RAJESH N
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.
The deceased was identified as P. Sivabalan, 25, of Udaiyanpatti in Tiruchi district. He was waiting in the driver’s cabin when the accident occurred. Krishnammal, 70, of Tenkasi who sustained severe injuries was admitted to Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital (TKGMCH). Five others, who had no visible external injuries were also taken to the hospital for examination.
The Pudhiyamputhur police and Fire and Rescue Service Personnel reached the spot and rescued the passengers. Sivabalan’s body was sent to TKGMCH for postmortem examination.
Further investigations are on.
Published – October 02, 2026 06:29 pm IST
