Nine Killed as Minivan Plunges into Gorge in Tamil Nadu

Nine people, including teachers and tourists from Kerala, were killed when a minivan plunged into a gorge in Tamil Nadu, India. Prime Minister Modi offered condolences for the tragic accident.

18 Apr, 01:15 — 18 Apr, 09:24

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Why this matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of ghat roads and the importance of road safety, especially for tourist vehicles. It also brings attention to the need for stringent safety measures and driver vigilance in hilly terrains.

Key entitiesKerala Valparai-Pollachi ghat road Tamil Nadu

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Nine tourists from Kerala died in the accident
The accident occurred on the Valparai-Pollachi ghat road in Tamil Nadu
The vehicle involved was a van

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Nine tourists from Kerala were killed

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The van was carrying 13 people

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The tourists were from Malappuram district, Kerala

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Condolences from the Prime Minister

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