Watch video: Bus hits motorcycle, kills man and his 3-year-old son in Coimbatore

New Delhi: In a heartbreaking turn of events, a man and his three-year-old son met with a fatal accident after their motorcycle was struck by a speeding bus in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday. The incident, captured on CCTV footage and circulated on social media, depicts the harrowing moment when the bus collided with the motorcycle from behind. The tragedy occurred on February 14 as 32-year-old Ashok Kumar, accompanied by his wife and their three-year-old son, was en route to Periyanaickenpalayam.

Unfortunately, the collision claimed the lives of Ashok Kumar and his son, while Ashok's wife, Susheela, sustained severe injuries. Concerned locals promptly rushed Susheela to a nearby private hospital for medical treatment. However, the bus driver and conductor absconded from the scene following the accident, exacerbating the anguish of the grieving family and community.

A man and his three-year-old son died on Wednesday after a bus hit their bike in #TamilNadu's #Coimbatore district.#RoadAccident #RoadSafety #accident pic.twitter.com/wHd5EZa7EP

— Siraj Noorani (@sirajnoorani) February 16, 2024

Outcry and protest

Upon learning of the tragic incident, enraged locals swiftly gathered at the site of the accident, expressing their frustration and demanding accountability from the authorities. The impassioned protest brought traffic in the area to a standstill as demonstrators voiced their grievances regarding perceived inaction and negligence in ensuring road safety.

Demands for justice

The aggrieved community is fervently calling for the immediate apprehension and prosecution of the individuals responsible for the fatal collision. With emotions running high, residents are urging law enforcement agencies, particularly the Periyanayakanpalayam police, to expedite the investigation and swiftly bring the perpetrators to justice.