TN: Tragic Collision Claims Lives of Three Keralites, Including Infant, in Coimbatore
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Chennai, Dec 12 (NationPress) In a heartbreaking road accident, three individuals from Kerala, including a two-month-old infant, tragically lost their lives on Thursday when the Alto vehicle they were in crashed into a truck at Madhukarai in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu.
The victims have been identified as Jacob Abraham (60), his wife Sheeba (55), and their grandson Aaron (2 months), all from Eraviperur in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala.
Aleena (21), the daughter of Jacob and Sheeba and mother of Aaron, is currently hospitalized in critical condition.
According to police reports, Jacob and his family were on their way to Bengaluru from Pathanamthitta.
The Madhukarai Police have apprehended the truck driver, Shakthivel, who resides in Karur. Additional information about the accident is still pending.
Previously, on November 27, a bus collided with a moped, leading to the instant death of the rider. This incident took place on the National Highway in Salem. The deceased, P. Periyasamy (60), was a resident of Veerapandiyar Nagar near Chinnagoundanur in Salem, and was struck by the bus while crossing the road on his moped.
As a result of the collision, the bus, which had 30 passengers onboard, overturned and caught fire due to a fuel tank leak. Thankfully, all passengers managed to escape without injury.
In related news, the Tamil Nadu Police have reported a 5 percent decrease in fatal road accidents in the state this year compared to last year.
Police data indicates that from January to July 2024, there were 10,066 fatal accidents, resulting in 10,536 fatalities. In contrast, during the same period in 2023, there were 10,589 fatal accidents resulting in 11,106 deaths.
The police credited this decline to enhanced enforcement measures and special safety initiatives. "Thanks to active enforcement and other initiatives by the police, there has been a decrease of 523 fatal accidents (5 percent). The number of lives lost has also diminished by 570 compared to last year," the statement concluded.
