Six Killed in Tenkasi Bus Crash; Police Say Cleaner Was Driving

Tenkasi: A tragic road accident in Tamil Nadu’s Tenkasi district claimed the lives of six people and left 28 others injured on Monday, November 24. The incident occurred when two private buses crashed into each other head-on.

According to police reports, the two buses were traveling in opposite directions. One bus was making a trip from Madurai to Sengottai, while the other was heading from Tenkasi towards Kovilpatti. The collision was severe, causing heavy damage to both vehicles.

Cleaner was behind the wheel Preliminary investigations by the police have revealed a shocking detail about the cause of the crash. Officers stated that the cleaner of one of the buses was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident, rather than the designated driver.

Rescue operations Immediately after the crash, local residents and police officers rushed to the scene. They worked quickly to rescue passengers who were trapped inside the crushed vehicles. The injured victims were transported to nearby hospitals for urgent medical treatment.

The police have registered a case regarding the incident, and a full investigation is currently underway to determine further details.