Tragic Road Incident in Theni Claims Lives of Three Sabarimala Pilgrims
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Synopsis
A road accident in Theni, Tamil Nadu, resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a ten-year-old boy. The victims were traveling to the Sabarimala temple in Kerala when their vehicle collided with a private bus.
Key Takeaways
- Three individuals lost their lives in a road accident in Theni.
- The victims were heading to the Sabarimala Ayyappa Swami temple.
- Significant reduction in road accident fatalities in Tamil Nadu.
- Authorities implemented measures to improve road safety.
- Driver error was a major cause of past accidents.
Chennai, Feb 13 (NationPress) A tragic road accident in Theni, Tamil Nadu on Thursday resulted in the loss of three lives, including a ten-year-old boy. The collision involved a tempo traveller and a private bus, according to the police.
The victims were en route to the Sabarimala Ayyappa Swami temple in Kerala from Hosur, Tamil Nadu, when the incident occurred on the Theni bypass road.
Two of the deceased have been identified as Kanishk (10) and Nagaraj (34), while the identity of the third victim remains unknown. The injured individuals were promptly transported to Theni Government Hospital for treatment.
Despite this unfortunate event, Tamil Nadu has seen a notable decrease in fatal road accidents. In comparison to the previous year, there was a reduction of 273 fatalities in 2024.
This decline has been credited to measures implemented at accident-prone areas, stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, and rigorous actions against drunken driving.
State Police Chief Sankar Jiwal emphasized that even with an increase in both the human and vehicle population, and the expansion of road networks, the Tamil Nadu Police have initiated numerous effective strategies to improve road safety.
In 2023, Tamil Nadu recorded 18,347 fatalities in 17,526 road accidents, while the numbers fell to 18,074 deaths in 17,282 accidents in 2024.
An analysis of fatal accidents in 2023 indicated that driver error accounted for 16,800 out of 17,526 incidents. To mitigate accidents, the Highway Patrol Mobile Application has been widely utilized to promote awareness and enforce road safety regulations.
Moreover, police conducted a comprehensive survey to identify 6,165 black spots, evaluating conditions based on vehicle density, traffic environment, and accident history. Collaborating with the State Highways Department, safety engineering measures, including speed reduction at 3,165 sites, were put in place.
Many cities and districts in Tamil Nadu have reported a decline in road accidents since then. The Life-Saving Interventions Highway patrol vehicles have been pivotal in rescuing 12,629 severely injured accident victims, ensuring timely medical attention.
In addition to enforcing traffic laws to prevent reckless driving, authorities have organized countless awareness campaigns to inform the public about responsible road usage.
