Valparai Resident Dies After Falling While Boarding Moving Bus at Gandhipuram

Coimbatore: A 54-year-old worker from Valparai died after falling onto the platform while attempting to board a moving bus at Gandhipuram Central Bus Stand.

The deceased was identified as Marimuthu, a resident of Urulikal Estate in Valparai.

According to police, Marimuthu attempted to board a Tiruppur-bound bus near the entrance to the bus bay at around 1 a.m. on Monday. He reportedly lost his balance while boarding the moving bus and fell onto the platform, sustaining a severe bleeding injury to the back of his head, along with abrasions to his left leg and knee.

Bystanders rushed to his aid and called an ambulance. He was taken to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital for treatment but succumbed to his injuries shortly afterwards.

Based on a complaint filed by his wife, Angammal, 48, Sub-Inspector Subashini of the Coimbatore East Traffic Investigation Police registered a case and is investigating the incident.