Woman, two young sons run over by train near Arakkonam railway station
The victims were identified as K. Valli (27), and her two sons K. Bharath (7) and K. Santhosh (3). When they were walking across the track near Arakkonam railway station, they were hit and run over by Chennai Central Suburban – Tiruchanur MEMU train.
On Sunday, August 30, 2026, a tragic accident occurred near Arakkonam railway station in Ranipet district, where a 27-year-old woman and her two young sons were struck and run over by a train. The victims, identified as K. Valli, 27, and her sons K. Bharath, 7, and K. Santhosh, 3, were reportedly walking across the tracks with their father when the Chennai Central Suburban – Tiruchanur MEMU train approached from Tiruttani town around 9 a.m. All three were tragically hit and run over by the train.
Initial inquiries revealed that Valli's husband, S. Kottaiyah, 30, was also married to her in their hometown of Kancheepuram. The couple had moved to a village near Arakkonam to earn a living by creating flat grinding stones. Kottaiyah had passed away from illness a few months prior, leaving Valli to struggle financially to support her family.
Upon learning of the incident, relatives from Kancheepuram arrived at the Government Taluk Hospital in Arakkonam, where the bodies of the deceased were kept for post-mortem examinations. Police have registered a case and are conducting a thorough investigation, including exploring the possibility of suicide. Assistance is available for those struggling with suicidal thoughts through Tamil Nadu’s health helpline 104, Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050, and the Tele-MANAS helpline 14416.
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