A tragic accident in Tamil Nadu, India has claimed the lives of six people, including a 1-year-old child, after a speeding van collided with a parked truck early Wednesday morning.
The collision occurred around 4 a.m. on the Salem-Erode highway, with police later recovering CCTV footage capturing the devastating crash. The video shows the van slamming at high speed into the stationary truck.
According to authorities, two additional people were seriously injured and are hospitalized. The deceased victims, including the young toddler, were sent for postmortem examinations.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and whether negligence on the part of the van driver led to the mass casualties.
The Salem-Erode highway accident has rattled the community, as families grieve the loss of loved ones in such a sudden and preventable tragedy. Officials say the chilling video highlights the utter destruction that can ensue when vehicles speed recklessly on Indian roads.
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