7 killed, 30 injured as 2 buses collide

DN Bureau

Seven people, including two women, were killed and 30 others injured when two buses collided head.

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Coimbatore: Seven people, including two women, were killed and 30 others injured when two buses collided head-on Saturday, police said.

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The incident occurred at around 2 am on the outskirts of Salem, about 150 kms from here, when a speeding bus proceeding towards Krishnagiri dashed against a mini-van parked on the national highway before colliding with another bus coming from the opposite direction, they said.

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The bus turned turtle, resulting in the death of seven people, they added.

The police rushed to the spot and started rescue operations.

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Salem District Collector Rohini also visited the accident spot. The injured persons were admitted to a government hospital in Salem, the police added. (PTI)










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