A tragic road accident in Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s Tenkasi district claimed six lives and left more than twenty passengers injured on Monday morning. The collision took place around 11 a.m. near Duraisamipuram, close to Kadayanaallur, when two inter-district buses crashed head-on.
According to initial reports, a private KSR bus was travelling toward Tenkasi, while an MR Gopalan Travels bus approached from the opposite direction on its route from Kovilpatti. Both vehicles met at a junction and collided at high speed, trapping several passengers inside the mangled buses.
Residents from the surrounding area rushed out after hearing the impact and immediately joined police and fire-rescue personnel in pulling out the injured. The District Collector and Superintendent of Police reached the scene soon after and are overseeing the ongoing rescue and clearance work.
The injured passengers have been admitted to Tenkasi Government Medical College Hospital, where multiple individuals remain in critical condition. Officials fear that the death count may increase.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of complete devastation, with shattered glass and twisted metal scattered along the road. Some passengers had to be extricated using hydraulic cutters due to the extensive damage caused by the collision.
The incident comes amid a worrying rise in fatal road mishaps across Tamil Nadu. In the past week alone, the state has reported several deadly accidents involving cars, vans, and two-wheelers, sparking fresh concerns over road safety and the condition of private transport vehicles.
Police officials say overspeeding, driver fatigue on long routes, and weak enforcement continue to be major contributors to such tragedies. Authorities have now ordered a detailed inquiry to identify the exact cause of the Tenkasi collision and prevent similar incidents in the future.

Two buses collide head-on in Tenkasi, killing six and injuring more than twenty

Six dead in Tenkasi bus collision

Two buses collide head-on in Tenkasi, killing six and injuring more than twenty

November 24, 2025 | 16:53 IST