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6 killed, over 20 injured as two private buses collide head-on in Tamil Nadu’s Tenkasi

The crash occurred at 10.50 am on the Tenkasi–Kadayanallur road, near the Achampatti signal, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ilathur Police Station.

1 min readUpdated: Nov 24, 2025 02:10 PM IST

All available ‘108’ ambulances, along with private vehicles, were deployed to transport the injured, police said. (PTi)

A head-on collision between two private buses on a state highway in Tamil Nadu’s Tenkasi district on Monday morning left six people dead and more than 20 injured, according to preliminary police information.

The crash occurred at 10.50 am on the Tenkasi–Kadayanallur road, near the Achampatti signal, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ilathur Police Station. Police said an ‘M R Gopalan’ private bus travelling from Sengottai toward Kovilpatti collided head-on with a ‘Kayesr’ bus coming from Srivilliputhur in the opposite direction.

Officials said initial reports indicated that six people had died. Injury estimates also varied, with police noting that more than 20 people had been admitted to the Tenkasi Government Hospital, while other figures suggested that about 30 people were hurt.

All available ‘108’ ambulances, along with private vehicles, were deployed to transport the injured, police said. Rescue efforts continued through the afternoon as authorities worked to verify casualty numbers and identify victims.

Investigators from the Ilathur police are examining the circumstances leading to the collision. Further details, including the exact toll, were expected after hospital and police records are compiled.

Arun Janardhanan

Arun Janardhanan is an experienced and authoritative Tamil Nadu correspondent for The Indian Express. Based in the state, his reporting combines ground-level access with long-form clarity, offering readers a nuanced understanding of South India’s political, judicial, and cultural life - work that reflects both depth of expertise and sustained authority. Expertise Geographic Focus: As Tamil Nadu Correspondent focused on politics, crime, faith and disputes, Janardhanan has been also reporting extensively on Sri Lanka, producing a decade-long body of work on its elections, governance, and the aftermath of the Easter Sunday bombings through detailed stories and interviews. Key Coverage Areas: State Politics and Governance: Close reporting on the DMK and AIADMK, the emergence of new political actors such as actor Vijay’s TVK, internal party churn, Centre–State tensions, and the role of the Governor. Legal and Judicial Affairs: Consistent coverage of the Madras High Court, including religion-linked disputes and cases involving state authority and civil liberties. Investigations: Deep-dive series on landmark cases and unresolved questions, including the Tirupati encounter and the Rajiv Gandhi assassination, alongside multiple investigative series from Tamil Nadu. Culture, Society, and Crisis: Reporting on cultural organisations, language debates, and disaster coverage—from cyclones to prolonged monsoon emergencies—anchored in on-the-ground detail. His reporting has been recognised with the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism. Beyond journalism, Janardhanan is also a screenwriter; his Malayalam feature film Aarkkariyam was released in 2021. ... Read More

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