Investigation is Underway to Determine the Exact Cause of the Collision

SALEM, TAMIL NADU: A Devastating Road Accident in Salem, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday, September 6, has resulted in the loss of six lives from the same family. Disturbing footage of the incident, captured by a roadside CCTV camera, has been circulating on social media. According to reports from a news agency, the accident occurred on the Salem-Coimbatore national highway when a van, traveling towards Perundurai at approximately 4 am, collided with a parked truck.

The Van, carrying eight occupants, was reportedly on its way from Agur in the Erode district. Tragically, the impact of the collision was so severe that it led to the destruction of the van's fenders. Among the victims, five have been identified as Selvaraj, Manjula, Arumugam, Palanisamy, and Papathy. In addition to these individuals, a one-year-old child also lost his life in the tragic accident.

This heart-wrenching incident has left a community in mourning and serves as a stark reminder of the need for road safety and vigilance while traveling. Authorities are conducting investigations to determine the exact cause of the collision.