Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu — A tragic accident occurred at Semmankuppam near Cuddalore on Monday (07/July/2025) when a school bus was struck by a passenger train while crossing a railway track, killing at least two children and injuring four others, including the driver.<br /><br />The horrific collision happened at a manned but non-interlocked railway gate between Cuddalore and Alappakkam, when the bus belonging to a private school tried to cross the tracks. The Villupuram–Mayiladuthurai passenger train (No. 56813) rammed into the bus, leaving it badly mangled.<br /><br />Police confirmed that two students died on the spot, while three others and the driver sustained serious injuries. All the injured were rushed to the Cuddalore Government Hospital for treatment.<br /><br />Authorities fear the death toll could rise as some of the injured are critical. An investigation has been launched to ascertain if there was any negligence at the gate.<br /><br />#TamilNaduAccident #CuddaloreTragedy #SchoolBusAccident #TrainAccident #RailwaySafety #Semmankuppam #BreakingNews #ChildSafety #IndiaNews #RailwayAccident
