American Tourist Among Three Injured In Cab-Autorickshaw Collision In Tiruvannamalai
An American tourist and two drivers were injured in a cab-autorickshaw collision near Chengam in Tiruvannamalai. Police are investigating the cause.
Three people injured in a collision between a cab and an autorickshaw were referred to Government Medical College Hospital in Tiruvannamalai after being admitted to Government Taluk Hospital in Chengam.
The accident occurred around 8 a.m. on Saturday on the Tiruvannamalai, Bengaluru High Road at Manmalai village near Chengam town in Tiruvannamalai.
Police identified the injured as Glendy, 51, an American tourist; V. Bila, 29, a cab driver and resident of Kalasapakkam town near Arani; and G. Elumalai, 38, an autorickshaw driver from Nachipattu village near Chengam town.
Couple were returning to Chennai
An initial inquiry revealed that Bargavin, 58, and his wife, Glendy, an American couple from California, had visited tourist spots such as Yelagiri Hills and Gingee Fort by cab.
The couple were returning to Chennai when the collision occurred, according to the initial inquiry.
The inquiry indicated that an autorickshaw suddenly entered the stretch from a village road, causing Bila to lose control of the car and hit the three-wheeler.
Police examine possible role of mist
Passersby and other motorists rescued the injured and took them to Government Taluk Hospital in Chengam, where they were admitted before being referred to Government Medical College Hospital in Tiruvannamalai.
Police said low visibility on the stretch because of thick mist in the morning hours could have been the reason for the accident.
The cause remains under investigation, with a further probe under way.
Source: The Hindu
Frequently asked questions
Where and when did the cab-autorickshaw collision occur?
The collision occurred around 8 a.m. on Saturday on the Tiruvannamalai, Bengaluru High Road at Manmalai village near Chengam town in Tiruvannamalai.
Who was injured in the accident?
The injured were Glendy, 51, an American tourist; V. Bila, 29, the cab driver from Kalasapakkam; and G. Elumalai, 38, the autorickshaw driver from Nachipattu village.
Where were the injured taken for treatment?
They were admitted to Government Taluk Hospital in Chengam before being referred to Government Medical College Hospital in Tiruvannamalai.
Where were the American tourists travelling when the collision occurred?
Glendy and her husband, Bargavin, an American couple from California, were returning to Chennai after visiting tourist spots including Yelagiri Hills and Gingee Fort.
What is known about the cause of the collision?
An initial inquiry indicated that an autorickshaw suddenly entered the highway from a village road, causing the cab driver to lose control and hit it. Police said thick morning mist may have reduced visibility. The cause remains under investigation.
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