In a tragic incident in Tamil Nadu’s Salem, six members of the same family died in a horrifying accident. The accident, which occurred on the Salem-Coimbatore National Highway, was captured on CCTV and has been widely shared on social media. The police are investigating the incident and the bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem. Two people were also injured in the accident. FPJ Web Desk reported
Salem: Tragedy struck a family in Tamil Nadu’s Salem as six members lost their lives in a devastating accident. The heart-wrenching incident was captured on CCTV camera and has since gone viral on social media. The footage shows a mini-van crashing into a stationary truck on the Salem-Coimbatore National Highway, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Two individuals were also reportedly injured in the accident, adding to the already somber atmosphere. Regrettably, even a one-year-old child succumbed to the injuries sustained in the collision.
The fatal accident occurred around 4 AM on the Salem-Coimbatore National Highway. The mini-van, traveling at high speed, collided with a parked lorry on the side of the highway, resulting in this tragic loss of life. The victims have been identified as Manjula, Selvaraj, Palanisamy, Pappathi, Arumugam, and the one-year-old child. The shocking incident was recorded by a CCTV camera installed alongside the National Highway, capturing the devastating moment for all to witness.
Local authorities have wasted no time in launching a thorough investigation into the accident. The police are carefully analyzing the CCTV footage to determine the cause of the collision. Additionally, they are reviewing footage from other CCTV cameras in the area to gather more information about the incident. The bodies of the deceased have been transferred to Sankari Government Hospital for post-mortem examinations. The injured parties have also been swiftly transported for medical treatment at the Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital.
It has been revealed that a total of eight family members were traveling in the ill-fated mini-van at the time of the accident. The group was en route from Eengur to Perunthurai when tragedy struck near the Chinnagoundanur village, in close proximity to Sankari.
This heartrending incident serves as a reminder of the dangers that can lurk on our roads. It is essential for all motorists to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such devastating accidents from occurring. The loss of six lives, including that of an innocent child, is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of road safety.
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