India • Jun 29, 2025

Electric bus accident injures 21 near Coimbatore

Early Sunday, a private electric bus traveling from Tiruchi to Coimbatore crashed into the median on the Salem-Kochi Highway and caught fire.
Thankfully, all 26 people on board—including the driver and conductor—escaped before the flames took over.

TL;DR

Two truck drivers nearby didn't hesitate—they broke the bus windows

Two truck drivers nearby didn't hesitate—they broke the bus windows so passengers could get out, since the main door was jammed.
Their fast action is being praised by local police for preventing even more injuries.

21 passengers had minor to moderate injuries

Even though everyone got out in time, 21 passengers had minor to moderate injuries and were taken to hospitals.
Firefighters managed to put out the blaze, and police are now looking into what caused the accident.