On January 14, 2025, a tragic head-on collision occurred near the Puducherry-Villupuram border, claiming the lives of four individuals, including a head constable named G. Prabhakaran. The accident was caused when one of the vehicles veered onto the wrong side of the road, colliding with another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. Among the victims, the head constable was traveling with his family, and the other passengers were also seriously injured.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, and the police have emphasized the need for stricter traffic enforcement, especially on highways where such collisions are more common. The fatal crash has once again highlighted the importance of maintaining lane discipline and avoiding speeding, particularly in busy traffic corridors.