TN: 6 dead, over 35 injured in head-on bus collision
What's the story
A head-on collision between two private buses in Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi district on Monday left six people dead and several individuals injured, with initial reports pegging the number between 28 and 39. The incident took place around 10:30am at Duraisamipuram under the Elathur police limits. One of the buses, Kayser Travels, was en route from Madurai to Tenkasi or possibly Senkottai, while the other, MA Gopalan Travels, was traveling from Tenkasi to Kadayanallur or potentially toward Kovilpatti.
Collision details
Eyewitness accounts reveal reckless driving
Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that both buses were severely damaged in the crash. Shards of broken glass were strewn across the road, and traffic was stalled as locals and rescue teams rushed to help. An excavator was called in to clear the wreckage from the road. Media reports attributed initial investigations suggesting that reckless driving by the Kayser bus driver may have caused this tragic accident.
Casualties update
Injured passengers receive treatment; death toll may rise
The dead include five women and one man. All injured passengers are currently being treated at nearby hospitals. Health officials on-site said some victims were in serious condition and the death toll could rise. The police have launched a detailed investigation into the incident, including examining CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts.
Government response
Tamil Nadu CM expresses condolences, orders quality treatment
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed his condolences over the loss of lives in this tragic accident. He directed the district collector to ensure that those injured receive high-quality treatment at government hospitals. "I convey my deepest condolences to the deceased and my sympathies to their families," he wrote on X (formerly Twitter). The government has pledged support for a swift recovery for all injured passengers.
Twitter Post
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's post on incident
தென்காசி கடையநல்லூரில் நேர்ந்த பேருந்து விபத்தில் ஆறு பேர் உயிரிழந்த செய்தியறிந்து மிகவும் வேதனைக்குள்ளாகியிருக்கிறேன்.
— M.K.Stalin - தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் (@mkstalin) November 24, 2025
உடனடியாக, மாவட்டப் பொறுப்பு அமைச்சரான @KKSSRR_DMK அவர்களைத் தொடர்புகொண்டு, சம்பவ இடத்திற்கு விரைந்து செல்ல அறிவுறுத்தியுள்ளேன். விபத்து நேர்ந்த இடத்திலிருந்து…