Two killed, 14 hurt in multiple collision of trucks at Thoppur ghat road

Two drivers were killed and 14 others injured when a stone-laden truck rammed into a septic tank suction vehicle
leading to a multiple collision and pile-up of trucks in the Thoppur ghat road on the Dharmapuri-Salem highway today.

Reports received here said the Salem-bound septic tank suction vehicle from Hogenakkal broke down, and was parked on the highway.

A total of 12 workmen from Tiruchi and Virudhunagar were repairing the suction vehicle, when the Salem-bound stone-laden truck from Krishnagiri, lost control and rammed into the stationary truck, killing the drivers of both the vehicles on the spot.

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