Tragic Minivan Accident in Tamil Nadu Claims Nine Lives
Nine killed after school minivan plunges into Tamil Nadu gorge
Hindustan Times
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A minivan accident near Valparai-Pollachi ghat road in Tamil Nadu resulted in the deaths of nine individuals, including a 12-year-old boy, and injured four others. The group, consisting of teachers and students from a school in Malappuram district, Kerala, was on a summer excursion when the vehicle lost control and plunged into a gorge.
- 01Nine people, including a 12-year-old boy, died in the accident.
- 02The group was from the Government Lower Primary School in Malappuram district, Kerala.
- 03The minivan lost control near a hairpin bend on the ghat road.
- 04Four individuals were injured and taken to a hospital in Coimbatore.
- 05Kerala's Chief Minister has promised government assistance for the victims' families.
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A tragic accident occurred on Friday near the Valparai-Pollachi ghat road in Tamil Nadu, claiming the lives of nine individuals, including a 12-year-old boy. The victims were part of a group from the Government Lower Primary School in Malappuram district, Kerala, traveling for a summer excursion to Athirappilly and Pollachi. The minivan reportedly lost control near hairpin bend number 13 and plunged into a gorge, landing close to bend number 9. Among the deceased were several teachers, with ages ranging from 12 to 54. Four other individuals were injured and have been admitted to a Medical College hospital in Coimbatore. Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed condolences and assured that the government would provide all necessary medical assistance for the injured. Education Minister V Sivankutty has reached out to Tamil Nadu officials to ensure support for the affected families.
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The tragic accident has deeply affected the local community, especially the families of the deceased and injured individuals.
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