Archive · 19 May 2025
Two Bus Accidents: Driver Acquitted, Another Plunges into Gorge
In two separate incidents, buses were involved in accidents.
In Chennai, a bus driver was initially blamed for a crash on the Anna Flyover in 2012 that injured many people.
After a long investigation, the court cleared him, finding that the bus was old and not properly maintained.
In Coimbatore, a different bus carrying passengers fell into a gorge, resulting in minor injuries for about 32 people.
Both incidents highlight problems with bus safety.
An MTC bus driver was acquitted after 12 years in a 2012 Anna Flyover crash.
The court found no proof of negligence, citing the bus's poor maintenance.
The accident injured 36 passengers and involved a bus crashing through the flyover.
The driver reported the bus faulty before the crash, but was given a defective replacement.
A TNSTC bus fell into a 15-foot gorge in Coimbatore, injuring around 32 passengers.
- Who
- MTC bus driver D. Prasad and TNSTC bus driver Ganeshan
- What
- Two bus accidents: one on the Anna Flyover and another into a gorge.
- When
- Anna Flyover accident in 2012; Coimbatore accident on a Sunday.
- Where
- Chennai (Anna Flyover) and Coimbatore district (Valparai hill)
- Why
- In Chennai, mechanical failure and in Coimbatore, the driver lost control.
Systemic Issues
Driver's Responsibility
Blame
Systemic Issues
The accident was due to the bus's poor condition and lack of maintenance.
Driver's Responsibility
The initial blame was on the driver due to perceived rash driving and phone use.
- Location of Anna Flyover accident
- Chennai
- Year of Anna Flyover accident
- 2012
- Injured in Anna Flyover accident
- 36
- Location of Gorge accident
- Coimbatore
- Injured in Gorge accident
- 32
- Depth of Gorge
- 15 feet