CHENNAI: A government bus and a private bus that came to Rameswaram Pamban Bridge collided head-on and met with an accident. Subsequently, the private bus crashed into the wall of the bridge, preventing major loss of life.

The public and motorists rushed to rescue the people trapped in the 2 buses and sent them to the hospital for treatment by ambulance. While many survived with minor injuries, eight others with serious injuries are being treated in hospital.