Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Deadly Bus Accidents in Tamil Nadu and Vizianagaram
Two serious bus accidents happened in different parts of India.
In Tamil Nadu, a bus coming from Chennai to Marthandam crashed into a parked bus, killing three people and injuring more than 15.
In Vizianagaram, an APSRTC bus hit a motorcycle from behind, killing both riders.
The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet, but it was not a good one, which made the crash worse.
Police are investigating both accidents to find out what went wrong.
In Vizianagaram, six people have died in similar accidents this month.
A bus crash in Tamil Nadu killed three people and injured 15 after a moving bus hit a parked one.
In Vizianagaram, an APSRTC bus hit a motorcycle, killing both riders, with the rider's poor-quality helmet contributing to the fatality.
Police in both locations are investigating the causes of the accidents, focusing on driver negligence and vehicle conditions.
Local residents and authorities assisted in rescue operations and took the injured to nearby hospitals.
Six motorists have been killed in APSRTC bus collisions in Vizianagaram district this month alone.
- Who
- Passengers of two private omnibus buses in Tamil Nadu and motorcycle riders P. Ramunaidu and M. Elayya in Vizianagaram
- What
- Two separate bus accidents resulting in fatalities and injuries
- When
- Early hours of Sunday, January 25 (Tamil Nadu); Sunday, January 25 (Vizianagaram)
- Where
- Pallapatti, near Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Gotlam Road, Bondapalle police station limits, Vizianagaram district
- Why
- One bus lost control and crashed into a parked bus in Tamil Nadu; APSRTC bus hit a motorcycle in Vizianagaram, with poor-quality helmet contributing to rider's death
- Location 1
- Pallapatti, near Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Time 1
- Early hours of Sunday, January 25
- Vehicles Involved 1
- Two private omnibus buses
- Casualties 1
- 3 killed, 15 injured
- Identified Victims 1
- Kanagaranjitham (65), Sudarshan (23), one unidentified female
- Rescue Team 1
- Melur Deputy Superintendent of Police Sivakumar and Kottampatti police personnel
- Investigation Focus 1
- Driver fatigue or overspeeding
- Location 2
- Gotlam Road, Bondapalle police station limits, Vizianagaram district
- Time 2
- Sunday, January 25
- Vehicles Involved 2
- APSRTC bus and a motorcycle
- Casualties 2
- 2 killed
- Identified Victims 2
- P. Ramunaidu (33) and M. Elayya (48)
- Helmet Status
- Rider wore a non-BIS-certified helmet; pillion rider had no helmet
- Investigation Status 2
- Underway to determine cause and driver negligence
- Recent Incidents 2
- 6 motorists killed in APSRTC bus collisions this month
