Four killed in car-bus collision in Tamil Nadu

IANS April 13, 2025 319 views

A devastating early morning collision between a car and a government bus near Tiruvannamalai claimed four lives, highlighting the ongoing challenges of road safety. The incident occurred against the backdrop of Tamil Nadu's efforts to reduce fatal accidents through targeted interventions. State police have been proactive in addressing road safety, implementing measures at identified black spots and conducting awareness programs. Despite the tragic crash, the state has seen a marginal decrease in road accident fatalities compared to the previous year.

"Driver error was responsible for 16,800 of 17,526 fatal accidents" - Tamil Nadu Police Analysis
Chennai, April 13: Four people were killed when a car collided head-on with a government bus near Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu on Sunday.

Key Points

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Accident occurred near Kattukulam at 3:30 am between car and government bus

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Tamil Nadu reports decline in road fatalities in 2024

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Police implemented safety measures at 3,165 highway locations

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State Highway Patrol rescued 12,629 critically injured victims

The accident occurred around 3.30 a.m. near Kattukulam, adjacent to Somasipadi village, on the road towards Tindivanam.

Upon receiving information, the Kilpennathur Police rushed to the spot and sent the bodies to the Tiruvannamalai Government Medical College Hospital for post-mortem.

A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of the accident.

Despite this unfortunate incident, Tamil Nadu has reported a notable decline in fatal road accidents over the past year.

In 2024, the state recorded 18,074 deaths in 17,282 fatal accidents - a drop of 273 deaths compared to 2023, which saw 18,347 deaths in 17,526 fatal accidents.

State Police Chief Sankar Jiwal attributed the reduction to multiple road safety initiatives, including stricter traffic rule enforcement, targeted action against drunken driving, and corrective measures at black spots - areas identified as accident-prone zones.

An analysis of 2023's data revealed that driver error was responsible for 16,800 of the 17,526 fatal accidents.

To address this, the police conducted field surveys and identified 6,165 black spots, taking into account vehicle density, traffic environment, and accident history.

In partnership with the State Highways Department, safety measures were implemented at 3,165 locations.

The Highway Patrol Mobile Application has also been instrumental in spreading awareness and ensuring better enforcement.

In addition, highway patrol teams have rescued 12,629 critically injured accident victims, helping them receive medical care within the crucial Golden Hour.

Alongside enforcement, the police have organised thousands of public awareness programmes to promote responsible road behaviour. As a result, many cities and districts across Tamil Nadu have reported a steady decline in road accidents.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is so heartbreaking 💔 My prayers are with the victims' families. The timing (3:30 AM) makes me wonder if fatigue or visibility played a role. We really need to be more careful on night drives.
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Rahul S.
While the reduction in accidents is good news, 18,074 deaths is still way too high. The government should invest more in better road infrastructure and mandatory driver training programs. Prevention is better than cure!
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Meena V.
The highway patrol app sounds like a great initiative! More people should know about it. Does anyone have experience using it? Would love to hear how effective it is in real situations.
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Arjun P.
Respectful criticism: The article mentions 6,165 black spots but only 3,165 had safety measures. Why the delay on the remaining? These are literally life-and-death situations that need urgent attention.
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Saranya M.
The golden hour rescue stats are impressive! Kudos to the highway patrol teams 👏 We often criticize but forget to appreciate the good work being done. Hope the downward trend in accidents continues.
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Karthik R.
Driver error causing 96% of accidents is shocking! Makes you think twice before trusting other drivers on the road. Maybe we need annual refresher courses for license holders too?

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