Family Tragedy as Speeding Lorry Collides with Car in TN
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Synopsis
On April 1, a tragic accident on GST Road near Singaperumal Koil in Chennai claimed the lives of three family members, including a one-year-old child. The incident involved a speeding lorry crashing into their stationary vehicle, leading to serious injuries for four others.
Key Takeaways
- Three family members died in a road accident.
- The victims were returning from a family event.
- The collision involved a speeding lorry.
- Four other family members were injured.
- Authorities are investigating the accident.
Chennai, April 1 (NationPress) Tragedy struck as three family members, including an infant aged one, lost their lives in a devastating road incident on GST Road, close to Singaperumal Koil in Chennai on Tuesday.
The collision occurred when a speeding tipper lorry crashed into their parked vehicle, wedging it between two heavy trucks.
According to police officials, the victims were on their way back to Madurai after attending a family gathering in Chennai. Their car was reportedly halted at a traffic signal at the time of the crash. A tipper lorry speeding from Chennai towards Chengalpattu hit the back of their vehicle, forcing it into a container lorry in front.
The deceased have been identified as Ayyanar (65), driver Saravanan (35), and Sai Velan (1).
Four other family members suffered significant injuries and are presently receiving treatment at Chengalpattu Government Medical College Hospital.
They are Karthik (35), his wife Nandhini (30), their son Ilamathi (7), and Nandhini’s mother Deva Poonjari (60). The deceased Ayyanar was the father of Nandhini, while Sai Velan was her young son.
Witnesses and fellow motorists rushed to aid the victims before emergency services could arrive. Unfortunately, Ayyanar and Saravanan were pronounced dead at the scene. Despite medical efforts, the one-year-old child, Sai Velan, later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The remaining family members are reported to be in a critical state.
The Guduvancherry Traffic Investigation Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
The accident caused a major traffic jam on the Chennai-Tiruchy National Highway, leading to delays exceeding two hours.
Despite such tragic events, Tamil Nadu has seen a notable decline in fatal road incidents in recent years. In 2024, road accident fatalities decreased by 273 compared to the previous year. Officials credit this decline to various proactive safety initiatives, including the identification and remediation of Black Spots (areas prone to accidents), stricter enforcement of traffic laws, and enhanced measures against impaired driving.
Tamil Nadu Police Chief Sankar Jiwal recently emphasized the department’s commitment to improving road safety, acknowledging these accomplishments amid a growing number of vehicles, expanding road networks, and a rising population.
In 2023, the state recorded 17,526 fatal road accidents resulting in 18,347 deaths. In 2024, these figures dropped to 17,282 accidents and 18,074 fatalities. An internal analysis indicated that driver error was responsible for 16,800 of the 2023 accidents. To address this, police implemented the Highway Patrol Mobile Application for public awareness and real-time law enforcement.
A detailed field survey identified 6,165 Black Spots, with safety measures enacted in 3,165 of those sites in collaboration with the State Highways Department.
Most cities and districts within the state have since experienced a decline in road accident incidents. Furthermore, highway patrol units played a crucial role in saving lives by rescuing 12,629 critically injured individuals and ensuring their transportation to hospitals within the critical Golden Hour. In addition to law enforcement, thousands of public awareness campaigns have been conducted to educate the public on safe driving practices.
