Thrissur road accident: T.N. Minister visits Kaipamangalam crash site, promises support for victims’ families
Eight students from Dindigul had lost their lives in a crash on NH 66 at Kaipamangalam in Keralam’s Thissur. Minister S. Rajesh Kumar calls for urgent completion of NH 66 works and stronger safety measures
Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar visited the crash site at Panampikkunnu in Kaipamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram district, on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Eight students from Dindigul tragically lost their lives in a road accident on National Highway (NH) 66. The minister expressed deep sorrow over the incident and assured immediate action, in coordination with the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, to provide all necessary support to the families.
"Such a tragedy should never have occurred," he stated. The minister criticized the unscientific and unfinished nature of the highway construction, claiming it could have contributed to the fatal accident. He urged for the completion of remaining road works as soon as possible and for stronger safety measures for motorists. The National Highways Authority of India and other agencies responsible for the project must be held accountable, he emphasized, stating that stringent measures were required to avoid similar tragedies in the future.
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