Sun Jan 26 19:47:00 UTC 2025: ## Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision on Chennai-Krishnagiri Highway

**Krishnagiri, January 27, 2025** – A horrific multi-vehicle collision on the Chennai-Krishnagiri National Highway near Athathimarathupallam claimed the lives of four people and left three others injured on Sunday. The accident involved a lorry carrying onions, another lorry, and a minivan.

According to police, the accident occurred when a lorry driven by V. Narayanan (45) from Maharashtra lost control, crossed the median, and collided with an oncoming lorry. A following minivan then crashed into the second lorry.

Narayanan, along with lorry drivers R. Arul Jothi (54) and S. Manikandan (40), died at the scene. V. Badhami (40) succumbed to injuries en route to the hospital. Three other individuals sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the Krishnagiri Government Medical College Hospital. Two minivan passengers escaped unharmed.

The accident caused significant traffic disruption for over an hour before Bargur police cleared the road. An investigation is underway.

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