Nine Killed as Van Plunges Into Gorge in Tamil Nadu

Nine tourists, including teachers from Kerala, were killed when their van plunged into a gorge at the Valparai ghat in Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister Modi expressed his condolences following the tragic accident.

18 Apr, 00:18 — 18 Apr, 02:22

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Why this matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of ghat roads and the importance of road safety, especially for tourist vehicles. It also brings attention to the need for stringent safety measures and driver vigilance in hilly terrains.

Key entitiesKerala Valparai-Pollachi ghat road Tamil Nadu

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Nine tourists from Kerala died in the accident
The accident occurred on the Valparai-Pollachi ghat road in Tamil Nadu
The vehicle involved was a van

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Nine tourists from Kerala were killed

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The van was carrying 13 people

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual4h ago

9 tourists from Kerala killed as van plunges into gorge in Tamil Nadu

In a heart-wrenching event on the winding Valparai-Pollachi ghat road, a van carrying a group of tourists from Kerala tragically fell into a steep gorge, resulting in the loss of nine lives, including five dedicated teachers. The group was on their way home after a day of exploration when the driver lost control on a treacherous curve.

By TYSION PRABHU

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2h ago