In the early hours of Saturday, a tragic multi-vehicle collision occurred on the Karur-Salem National Highway near Semmadai in Tamil Nadu, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including two children, and injuring over 15 others.
The incident took place around 5 a.m. when a private luxury bus traveling from Salem to Karur collided with a tractor moving ahead on the same carriageway. The impact caused the bus to mount the central median and veer onto the opposite lane, where it collided head-on with an oncoming tourist van, leading to a pile-up.
Emergency services, including Fire and Rescue personnel from the Karur station and Vangal police, responded promptly. Several passengers were extricated from the wreckage using hydraulic cutters and other equipment. The injured were transported to the Government Medical College Hospital in Karur, with some critically injured individuals later referred to private hospitals for specialized care.
Preliminary investigations suggest that overspeeding and reduced visibility during the early morning hours may have contributed to the accident. Authorities also suspect that the bus driver may have lost control while attempting to overtake the tractor.
The collision caused significant traffic disruptions on the busy highway, with a backlog of vehicles stretching several kilometers. Police and highway maintenance staff worked for several hours to clear the wreckage and restore normal traffic flow.
A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway to determine liability and prevent similar incidents. Authorities have appealed to motorists to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits, especially during early morning hours when visibility is low.

Four dead in multi-vehicle collision in Tamil Nadu

Early morning crash involving a bus, tractor, and tourist van near Semmadai results in fatalities and significant traffic disruption

Four Dead, Over 15 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Karur-Salem Highway

Early morning crash involving a bus, tractor, and tourist van near Semmadai results in fatalities and significant traffic disruption

May 17, 2025 | 21:14 IST

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