There was a fatal head-on collision between two government buses near Thirupathur, Tamil Nadu on Sunday. Officials fear that at least seven people have died and around 40 have been injured in the accident.
According to the police, one bus was going to Karaikudi and the other to Madurai when they collided on the road near Thirupathur. The collision was so severe that many passengers got trapped inside the vehicles. Local people and emergency teams reached the spot and rescued the trapped people. All the injured have been taken to Sivagangai Government Hospital. Officials have expressed concern that the death toll could rise as some passengers remain in critical condition.
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Investigation has been started to find out the cause of the accident. Emergency services are still present at the accident site, and traffic movement on the route has been halted for some time.