Divya Delhi : At least five people were killed and 42 others injured after two buses collided in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district, police said. The accident occurred on a busy stretch of road, triggering a major rescue operation by local authorities and emergency services. According to officials, the impact of the collision left several passengers trapped inside the vehicles. Rescue teams and local residents rushed to the scene to evacuate the injured, who were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Some of the injured are reported to be in critical condition. Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Preliminary reports suggest that overspeeding or driver error may have contributed to the crash, although officials are awaiting the findings of the investigation. The tragic incident has once again highlighted concerns over road safety and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent fatal accidents.
