Tragic Accident Claims Life in Tirupur: Car Collision Shatters Butcher Shop

A tragic accident in Tirupur claimed a life when a car, after colliding with a two-wheeler, crashed into a butcher shop, killing an innocent bystander. The incident occurred near Kondarasanpalayam bus stand, injuring several others, including the shop owner and a worker. Police are investigating the collision captured on surveillance cameras.


Tirupur: A tragic incident unfolded near Kondarasanpalayam bus stand on the Dharapuram-Udumalai road in Tirupur district, claiming the life of an innocent bystander. Tamilarasan (39), the owner of a local butcher shop, was attending to his usual Sunday business when disaster struck.



A Maruti 800 car, traveling from Thalavaipatnam towards Dharapuram, lost control after colliding with a two-wheeler, crashing into Tamilarasan's shop. Neighbors swiftly intervened, rescuing the injured victims and rushing them to Dharapuram Government Hospital for urgent medical attention.

Upon investigation, it was revealed that the car's driver, Selvaraj (42) from Oothupalayam, collided with a two-wheeler driven by Arunagiri (55) from Kondarasampalayam, leading to the tragic accident. The collision resulted in injuries to Tamilarasan, shop worker Prakhun Balaji (17), and Prakash (38), who had been standing at the shop to make a purchase.



Tragically, Prakash succumbed to severe head injuries while en route to Dharapuram Government Hospital.



The injured, including Tamilarasan, Mithun Balaji, Arunagiri, and Selvaraj, received immediate medical attention at Dharapuram Government Hospital before being transferred to Coimbatore Government Hospital for further treatment.

The community mourns the loss of a life in this heartbreaking incident. Police, utilizing surveillance camera footage, are diligently investigating the case to determine the exact circumstances that led to the car losing control and crashing into the butcher's shop.

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