The regional transport office in Salem cancelled the licence of the driver involved in the ghat road accident near Yercaud. Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed condolences and promised compensation for the victims' families. Political leaders also offered support to the affected families.
The driver of the dumper and six bus passengers were among the injured. The accident took place in an accident-prone area on the Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway between Katraj and Narhe.
The bus was moving down the slope when the accident occurred, he said. The temple town has witnessed a large influx of devotees on the occasion of Bhadarvi Poonam festival, which is being celebrated from September 23-29. Gujarat Road Accident: 46 Pilgrims Injured After Private Luxury Bus Hits Rock on Slope Near Ambaji in Banaskantha.
Kolkata: At least seven passengers of a private bus were injured when the bus driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed it into a Metro pillar nea.