Kharge expresses sadness over tragic road accident in Coimbatore where nine tourists from Kerala lost their lives

NEW DELHI: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday expressed sadness over the tragic road accident in Coimbatore, where nine tourists from Kerala lost their lives after a van fell into a gorge.

Taking to social media platform ‘X’, Kharge said, “Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Coimbatore where nine tourists from Kerala lost their lives, as a van fell into a gorge. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured."

He further added, “This tragedy, yet again underscores the urgent need for stronger road safety measures. The authorities must also ensure prompt compensation and support for the affected families."

On April 17, a group of holidaymakers from Kerala’s Malappuram district met with an ill-fated accident in Tamil Nadu’s Valparai, leaving nine people dead and several others injured.

The victims were part of a team of teachers and others from Perinthalmanna who were on a leisure trip.

According to preliminary reports, the mini traveller van they were travelling in was involved in an accident at the 13th hairpin bend on the Pollachi–Valparai ghat road.