In a tragic incident, a speeding bus rammed three persons of a family, who were waiting to board a bus at a bus shelter and claimed the lives of two among them, while the third person is undergoing treatment at the government hospital on Saturday.
Police said that Manivasagam, 59, of Sillamarathupatti near Bodi was working in the LIC of India at Uthamapalayam. He had planned to visit a temple near their home. Accompanied by his wife Sumathi, 46, and son Vijay Praveen, 25, the three were waiting at a bus stop.
At this juncture, a speeding bus rammed the bus shelter and after smashing an ATM outlet and a roadside shop, the bus came to a halt after hitting a tree. In the impact, Sumathi died on the spot, while Vijay Praveen, who was seriously injured, died on the way to the hospital, while Manivasagam was given first aid at Bodi GH and subsequently shifted to Government Theni Medical College Hospital for further treatment.
The bus driver and conductor escaped from the spot fearing trouble. Bodi Taluk police have registered a case. The villagers demanded a speed breaker to be laid on the stretch and blocked vehicular movement. Police officers pacified them and assured to lay a speed breaker soon following which they dispersed.
Published - October 17, 2026 07:55 pm IST