Chennai: On Tuesday, a bus was involved in a collision with at least seven parked cars prior to hitting a road divider outside the Madras High Court in Chennai. The crash took place on one of the busiest, and busiest, stretches of the city, raising concerns from commuters and workers who live and work nearby.
Cars Belonging to Lawyers Damaged
The bus ran into several parked cars, and then into the divider and stopped attached to the opposite side of the road.
All the cars damaged in the incident reportedly belonged to lawyers working at the Madras High Court. A number of vehicles were also damaged and the bus was stuck on the busy section.
Later, a crane appeared and the bus was taken off the road and the space was cleared along with it.
No Injuries Reported
Even though the vehicles were involved in the accident, there were no injuries reported in this accident. That wasn’t a happening with enough traffic and a risk to the road users and pedestrians, which was a relief.
Police Begin Investigation
Police have begun to investigate and work out the circumstances surrounding the crash. The driver and conductor will be questioned in the investigation, officials said.
The exact causes of the collision have yet to be determined, according to a police official. The investigation is still underway but brake failure is currently being considered as a potential cause.
Authorities are likely to investigate into the cause of the incident for this to determine what caused the bus to enter a skid.
The incident has brought the issue of traffic safety in Chennai’s busy roads to the fore, with a major focus on the surrounding area of the Madras HC. More details were awaited as the investigation by the police is continuing.