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Senthil Kumaran / TNN / Mar 17, 2026, 19:34 IST

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Two men die as car collides with truck near Salem

SALEM: Two people died and three others suffered injuries when a car collided with a truck at Thethigiripatty in Salem district on Tuesday.The deceased have been identified as K Senthil, 50, and V Naveen, 23 of Kudhiraikaranur. The accident occurred when the duo and three others were returning to Kudhiraikaranur after visiting a temple. Senthil and Naveen died on the spot while Paramasivam, 55, his wife Rajeswari, 50, and their relative Santhanam, 40, suffered injuries. They were rushed to a private hospital in Salem.The Mecheri police recovered the bodies and sent them to Omalur Government Hospital for postmortem.Police registered a case and arrested the truck driver.

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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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