Thrissur road accident: T.N. Minister visits Kaipamangalam crash site, promises support for victims’ families
Eight students from Dindigul had lost their lives in a crash on NH 66 at Kaipamangalam in Keralam’s Thissur. Minister S. Rajesh Kumar calls for urgent completion of NH 66 works and stronger safety measures
- ✓Eight students from Dindigul had lost their lives in a crash on NH 66 at Kaipamangalam in Keralam’s Thissur.
- ✓Rajesh Kumar calls for urgent completion of NH 66 works and stronger safety measures
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under india public notices.
Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar on Sunday (September 6, 2026) visited the site of the devastating road accident at Panampikkunnu in Kaipamangalam in Keralam’s Thissur district, where eight students from Dindigul lost their lives in a crash on National Highway (NH) 66.
Expressing deep grief over the tragedy, the Minister said immediate steps would be taken, in consultation with the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, to ensure all necessary assistance for the families of the students.
“This is a tragedy that should never have happened,” he said.
There should be no lapses on the part of the National Highways Authority of India or other agencies responsible for the project, he said, adding that strict measures were needed to prevent such tragedies from recurring.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 6 September 2026 |