A 34-year-old woman lost her life after being ejected from a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) bus following a suspected mechanical failure near Alangulam on 5 June 2025.
According to police reports, the incident occurred around noon as the bus was traveling from Idaikaal to Alangulam. While passing through Nadarpatti, the vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a nearby field after the driver reportedly lost control, possibly due to a broken axle.
The victim, identified as Jayalakshmi from Idaikaal, had been standing near the front entrance of the bus when the accident happened. She was flung from the vehicle and sustained severe head injuries. Tragically, she succumbed to her injuries before she could be taken to a hospital.
Other passengers on board sustained minor injuries and were treated at the Alangulam Government Hospital. Eyewitnesses stated that the bus began to wobble noticeably just before reaching Nadarpatti, raising suspicions about its roadworthiness.
Alangulam police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.
(With inputs from The Hindu)
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