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20 injured as bus falls into agricultural field near Namakkal

20 injured as bus falls into agricultural field near Namakkal

Senthil Kumaran / TNN / Jun 06, 2026, 17:24 IST

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NAMAKKAL: More than 20 passengers suffered injuries when a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation bus veered off the road and plunged into an agricultural field near Paraiyur in Namakkal district on Saturday.The accident happened when the bus carrying around 45 passengers was heading to Kumarapalayam in Namakkal district from Edappadi in Salem district. Driver K Soundararajan lost control of the bus due to an engine issue. The vehicle struck the wall of a roadside canal and plunged into an agricultural field,” said an officer at the Kumarapalayam police station.Residents and Kumarapalayam police rescued the injured people and sent them to Kumarapalayam Government Govt Hospital. Police registered a case.

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About the AuthorSenthil Kumaran

V Senthil Kumaran is currently working as the Special Correspondent for The Times of India, focusing on the districts of Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and Erode. As the sole representative for these five districts in Western Tamil Nadu, Senthil Kumaran covers a wide range of topics, including crime, education, and civic issues. He has exposed numerous scams and held several government officials accountable for their actions. In addition to his journalism work, he holds an MBA in Human Resources, an M.Sc. in Psychotherapy, and an LLB, along with a BA in English Literature.

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