Three Passengers Crushed to Death in Road Accident near Salem

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Tragic Road Accident in Salem Claims Three Lives

Salem: In a devastating road accident near Salem on Thursday, three individuals lost their lives after a truck collided with a pick-up van used for transporting goods. The victims, all passengers in the van, were tragically crushed to death, while the truck driver sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the hospital. The deceased have been identified as M Praveenkumar, 27, from Villupuram, Sudarshan, 40, from Arakkonam, and Prakasam, 52, from Gudiyatham. The truck driver has been identified as Pechimuthu from Tirunelveli.

According to the police, the accident occurred when Pechimuthu was traveling from Nilavarapatti to Chennai, having loaded empty soft drink bottles onto the truck. As the truck approached Kilakukadu, it collided with a van traveling in the opposite direction. The impact of the collision completely damaged the front portion of the van, trapping all three passengers inside the mangled vehicle.

Passers-by attempted to rescue the trapped individuals but were unable to free them. They immediately alerted the police and fire service personnel. A team led by Vazhapadi DSP P Harishankari quickly reached the site. However, despite their efforts, the three victims had already succumbed to their injuries. After an hour-long struggle, the bodies were finally retrieved from the vehicle by the fire and rescue services team. The police have sent the bodies for a postmortem examination.

The accident resulted in significant traffic congestion on the Salem-Chennai highway for nearly an hour. To remove the vehicles involved in the accident, a crane was brought to the scene from the nearby tollgate.

Meanwhile, Pechimuthu was taken to the Vazhapadi government hospital for treatment. He has suffered a fracture in his leg but is said to be in stable condition, according to the police.

Road accidents continue to be a major concern in India, with numerous lives being lost every day due to negligence and poor road infrastructure. In a similar incident, four laborers were killed in West Bengal when a truck collided with a van transporting construction workers. The incident occurred during the morning commute, resulting in serious injuries to the workers. They were rushed to Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, where they were unfortunately declared dead. The deceased have been identified as Jeevandeep Baul Das (26), Mangaldeep Baul Das (32), Biswajit Roy (35), and Diwakar Singh (22).

In another tragic incident in Basti, Uttar Pradesh, three members of a family lost their lives after being struck by a goods train between Tinich and Gaur railway stations. The victims, Sunil Kumar, Munni Lal, and five-year-old Pintu, were from Ranchi, Jharkhand. A woman accompanying the family narrowly escaped the collision but sustained injuries. The exact cause of the accident is under investigation.

Furthermore, a recent accident in Kolkata involving a Mercedes has raised concerns about road safety. The driver and passenger, Imran Ali Malik and Faizan Rahi, attended a party before borrowing the car from a friend. They collided with a scooterette carrying Faizan Ansari and two others, resulting in Ansari’s death and injuries to the others. While breathalyser tests showed no alcohol, the police suspect drug consumption. Samples have been sent for forensic testing, and the investigation is ongoing.

These incidents serve as reminders of the urgent need for improved road safety measures and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations. It is essential for authorities to prioritize road infrastructure development and implement effective awareness campaigns to reduce the number of road accidents and prevent further loss of innocent lives.

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