Eight Killed After Tempo Traveller Plunges Into Hairpin Bend in TN's Valparai Hills

At least eight people were killed and several others critically injured after a tempo traveller lost control at the 13th hairpin bend and fell into a gorge at the Valparai hills in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. According to ANI, the passenger van was carrying a group of 13 tourists from Perinthalmanna, Keralam when their vehicle met with an accident fell into a gorge while returning from Valparai after sightseeing. According to police, the van skilled off the road after the driver lost vehicle control and plunged down towards the hairpin bend.ANI reported that 8 people including 1 male and 7 females died on the spot while five others sustained grievous injuries, including the driver, two male juveniles aged between 17 and 18 years, and two females.

All the injured were immediately rescued and shifted to the Government Hospital, Pollachi, through 108 Ambulance services for medical treatment.Upon receipt of information, the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Valparai Sub-Division, and the Inspector of Police, Valparai, rushed to the scene of the occurrence and supervised the rescue and relief operations. Fire and Rescue Services personnel were also deployed, and prompt rescue operations were carried out to evacuate the victims from the SOC.

16 Ambulances Dispatched To Rescue Tourists

A massive rescue operation was initiated, with 16 ambulances reaching the spot to manage the casualties, and 13 ambulances returning to Pollachi Government Hospital with injured occupants.All the injured persons have since been safely rescued and admitted to the hospital. The 8 bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examination. Further investigation into the cause of the accident is underway. Further details will be updated in due course.

PM Modi Expresses Sorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared his sorrow over the incident."Distressed to hear about the mishap in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. I extend my heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the mishap. Prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured," the PMO said in ann X post.Upon receiving news of the fatal incident, Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the Valparai accident, offering condolences to the bereaved families.In a statement issued by the CMO, the Chief Minister confirmed that he directed authorities to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured. The Chief Minister also assured that the government will provide necessary assistance to the families of the deceased.With inputs from ANI