Chennai, Jan 26: At least four people were killed in a devastating accident involving four vehicles in Dharmapuri district. Eight other people were injured in the accident which unfolded in a matter of seconds and left a trail of destruction on the Thoppur Ghat.CCTV footage obtained from the scene shows the sequence of events. The visuals show a speeding truck ramming into another truck, which leads to a chain reaction. The truck which was hit spins out of control and crashes into another truck and a car gets caught between the two vehicles.
The impact crushed the car on the spot, while the truck hit the railing and flipped off the bridge.
Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed deep sorrow over the incident and promptly announced financial assistance for the affected families. He announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those undergoing treatment for injuries.