Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Over 20 Feared Trapped After Tamil Nadu Bus Falls
A government bus was traveling from Tenkasi to Tirunelveli when it overturned.
It fell into a river near Vettaikarankulam.
The river was about 30 feet below the road.
There were 32 people on the bus.
More than 20 people were feared trapped inside.
Rescue workers came to help them.
Seventeen people were injured, including the driver.
Police are investigating what caused the accident.
A Tamil Nadu government bus carrying 32 passengers overturned and fell into the Azhutha Kanni river in Tenkasi district on Sunday.
More than 20 passengers were feared trapped inside the bus after it plunged into the river, about 30 feet below the road.
Seventeen passengers were injured, including the driver, Sivasakthi, who suffered severe injuries.
Fire and rescue personnel launched an operation, while injured passengers were taken to hospitals in Tenkasi and Tirunelveli.
Courtallam Police are investigating the accident, and the cause was not stated.
- Who
- Thirty-two passengers and driver Sivasakthi were on a Tamil Nadu government bus; 17 passengers were reported injured.
- What
- The bus overturned and fell into the Azhutha Kanni river, with more than 20 passengers feared trapped.
- When
- Sunday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Near Vettaikarankulam in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, on the Tenkasi-Tirunelveli route.
- Why
- The cause of the accident was not stated; Courtallam Police are investigating.
- Passengers on board
- 32
- Passengers feared trapped
- More than 20
- Reported injured
- 17
- Driver
- Sivasakthi, 49
- River
- Azhutha Kanni river
- Drop from road
- Around 30 feet
- Rescue response
- Tenkasi fire and rescue personnel launched an operation
- Investigation
- Courtallam Police
