Tenkasi bus plunges into river, leaving over 20 feared trapped

A Tamil Nadu government bus overturned and plunged into the Azhutha Kanni river near Vettaikarankulam in the Tenkasi district on Sunday. The vehicle, which was traveling on the Tenkasi-Tirunelveli route, fell approximately 30 feet from the road level into the water.

There were 32 passengers on board at the time of the accident. Authorities reported that more than 20 passengers were feared trapped inside the vehicle. Tenkasi fire and rescue personnel arrived at the scene to launch a rescue operation.

Police confirmed that 17 passengers sustained injuries. The driver, identified as 49-year-old Sivasakthi, suffered severe injuries and was transported to Tirunelveli Government Medical College Hospital. Other injured passengers were taken to Tenkasi Government Hospital. The Courtallam Police are currently investigating the incident.