A major accident occurred near the Hejamady toll plaza involving a private express bus and a trailer lorry, resulting in injuries to approximately 15 bus passengers.
Sources indicate that the trailer lorry driver abruptly stopped the vehicle on the national highway upon noticing a pothole. The bus, closely following behind, collided with the trailer.
The incident caused significant damage to the bus, with both the driver and around 15 passengers sustaining serious injuries.
The injured individuals have been transported to a nearby private hospital for medical treatment.