Thrissur road accident: TN minister visits Kaipamangalam accident site and promises support to victims’ families

TN Minister S. Rajesh Kumar visited the Kaipamangalam crash site on Sunday | Photo credit: Special arrangement

Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar on Sunday (September 6, 2026) visited the scene of a devastating road accident at Panampikkunnu in Kaipamangalam in Kerala’s Thissur district where eight students from Dindigul lost their lives in an accident on National Highway (NH) 66.

Expressing deep grief over the tragedy, the Minister said that immediate steps would be taken to provide all necessary assistance to the families of the students in consultation with the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.

“It’s a tragedy that should never have happened,” he said.

The minister also expressed concern over what he described as unscientific and unfinished highway construction as such conditions could contribute to fatal accidents. He called for the remaining works on the road to be completed as soon as possible and for stricter measures to ensure the safety of motorists.

There should be no wrongdoing on the part of the National Highways Authority of India or other agencies responsible for the project, he said, adding that strict measures are needed to prevent similar tragedies from happening again.

Published – 06 Sep 2026 17:27 IST