Nine passengers, including two tourists from Israel, sustained minor injuries after the omni-bus they were travelling in went off the road and turned turtle in a pit near Vedasandur in the early hours of Tuesday (December 16, 2025). According to the police, the bus from Bengaluru was proceeding towards Kodaikanal.
The omni-bus accident near Vedasandur, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Here are the additional details gathered:
Police Action: Vedasandur police are currently investigating the incident
Time of Accident: The incident happened around 4:45 a.m. when the passengers were asleep.
Cause of Accident: The bus driver, identified as Palanisami (49) from Salem district, lost control of the speeding bus while crossing Kottaiyur near Vedasandur, causing it to plunge into a roadside pit and overturn. One report also suggests the driver swerved left to avoid hitting a car, leading to the loss of control.
Injured Passengers: Out of a total of 17 passengers, nine sustained minor injuries.
The injured included two Israeli women tourists.
Medical Treatment:
All injured passengers received immediate care at the Government Hospital in Vedasandur.
The two Israeli tourists were later shifted to a private hospital for further treatment.
Two passengers from Bengaluru were referred to the Dindigul Government Medical College Hospital.
