Van, Car Collide Head-On Near Mangarai on Anaikatti Road; Over 10 Injured

A van carrying around 25 passengers from Anaikatti towards Coimbatore collided head-on with a Xylo car near Mankarai on Anaikatti Road in Coimbatore on Sunday evening.

According to preliminary information, the van was allegedly attempting to overtake a vehicle travelling ahead by moving towards the right side when it collided with the Xylo car coming from Coimbatore towards Anaikatti.

Over 12 people were injured in the accident. Following the incident, Thadagam police rushed to the spot, rescued the injured and sent them to nearby hospitals by ambulance for treatment.

The accident caused traffic congestion on the stretch, which was subsequently regulated by the police.

Thadagam police are investigating the incident.