Three die in separate accidents in Salem

Three persons were killed in separate accidents in Salem on Tuesday (October 13, 2026).

The deceased, K. Harish (20), a resident of Fathima Nagar near Sanniyasigundu, was a painter. On October 9, he, and his friends Tharun and Pradeep Kumar, were headed to his relative’s house at Kakapalayam, in an inebriated state, on a two-wheeler. When they reached Sevampalayam, Harish lost control of the vehicle, and rammed it into the center median. In the accident, Harish sustained grievous injuries and the duo escaped with minor injuries. Harish was admitted to a private hospital and, on Tuesday, he succumbed to the injuries. The Attaiyampatti police registered a case and are investigating further.

Likewise, P. Siddeshwaran (53), a resident of Kosavapatti near Edanganasalai, along with his wife, S. Uma (48) and their grand children Sri Ganesh (1) and Siva Sri (3) were headed to Murungapatti via a two-wheeler on Monday (October 12, 2026) around 8 p.m. While they reached Siddhar Kovil Main Road, a lorry rammed their vehicle from behind. In the accident, Uma sustained grievous injuries and died on the spot. Siddeshwaran and the children sustained injuries and were admitted to Salem Government Hospital. The Steel Plant police registered a case and are investigating.

In another incident, Muniyan (80), a resident of Mariamman Kovil Street in Sokkanur near Mettur, tried to cross the road at Sokkanur on Monday evening. At that time, a private college bus from Erode hit him. He sustained grievous injuries in the accident and died on the spot. The Mettur police registered a case and are investigating further.