Tragic Van Accident in Tamil Nadu Claims 9 Lives, PM Modi Offers Condolences
9 Killed After Van Plunges Into Gorge In Tamil Nadu's Valparai Hills, PM Condoles Deaths
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A tragic accident in the Valparai hills of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, resulted in the deaths of 9 people when a tourist van from Kerala plunged into a gorge. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed their condolences, while rescue operations were conducted for the injured.
- 01Nine fatalities confirmed from the van accident in Tamil Nadu.
- 02The van was carrying tourists from Malappuram district, Kerala.
- 03The vehicle lost control on a steep hill road.
- 04Four individuals, including the driver, sustained serious injuries.
- 05Rescue operations were promptly initiated to recover victims.
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A tragic accident occurred on Friday in the Valparai hills of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, where a tourist van from Malappuram district, Kerala lost control and plunged into a gorge, resulting in the deaths of 9 individuals. Among the deceased were one man and seven women. The van was carrying 13 passengers when it crashed into a barrier at the 13th hairpin bend on the Valparai-Pollachi hill road before rolling down the gorge. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow on social media, offering condolences to the victims' families and wishing for a swift recovery for the injured. The driver and four others were rescued and taken to the Government Hospital in Pollachi for treatment. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also conveyed his grief over the incident. Rescue operations by police and fire service teams were conducted to retrieve bodies from the gorge and assist the injured.
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This incident highlights the dangers of traveling on steep hill roads, especially for tourist vehicles, raising concerns about road safety in hilly regions.
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