However, authorities are yet to trace the bus or identify those involved. A wild deer was killed in a hit-and-run by a bus near Nagamalai Pudukottai on Sunday.
The 1.5-year-old male deer was part of a herd attempting to cross the Madurai-Theni highway at around 4am on Sunday when a bus allegedly hit the animals. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Madurai | Silver Rate in Madurai | Bank Holidays in Madurai | Public Holidays in Madurai | Madurai AQI | Weather in Madurai | Petrol Price in Madurai | Diesel Price in Madurai | CNG Price in Madurai | LPG Price in Madurai Stay updated with the latest Madurai news. However, authorities are yet to trace the bus or identify those involved. The deer suffered severe injuries and died on the spot. The Nagamalai hill range is home to diverse flora and fauna, while the highway running along the stretch has witnessed occasional wildlife crossings and vehicle-animal collisions. Forest department officials recovered the carcass and conducted a postmortem before burying it as per procedure. Police and forest officials have since been trying to identify the bus using available leads. Officials are also examining the circumstances of the collision. Download the TOI App.
Madurai : A wild deer was killed in a hit-and-run by a bus near Nagamalai Pudukottai on Sunday.