Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Two Medical Students in Salem
On a fateful Thursday evening, a heartbreaking incident unfolded near the Panamarathupatti junction in Salem district, leaving a community in mourning. Two promising medical students from a private college in Puducherry lost their lives in a tragic accident that shook the local residents to the core.
Details of the Incident
The victims, P Kameo, a 23-year-old resident of Marthandam in Kanyakumari district, and S Gowtham, a 21-year-old resident of Salem, were travelling with three of their friends towards Namakkal. The group had just visited their friend Abhinav at his residence in Panamarathupatti when the unforeseen tragedy struck.
According to the police report, Kameo, who was behind the wheel, lost control of the vehicle and collided with a parked lorry by the roadside. The impact of the crash was devastating, resulting in the untimely demise of Kameo and Gowtham. The three other passengers, Jagan, Sathiya Praveen, and Saran, sustained injuries and were promptly rushed to the Salem Government Hospital for urgent medical attention.
Search for the Lorry Driver
In the aftermath of the accident, the lorry driver fled the scene, leaving behind a trail of questions and a sense of urgency in the ongoing police investigation. Authorities are actively pursuing leads to locate the driver and piece together the events leading up to the fatal crash.
As the community grapples with the loss of two bright young souls and prays for the swift recovery of the injured, the tragic incident serves as a solemn reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of road safety. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of the victims during this difficult time.
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