The SUV’s brakes failed suddenly and the vehicle skidded, hit a roadside wall, and overturned
Fortunately, all nine passengers survived. Raju sustained some injuries to his hands and legs, while the others escaped with minor injuries. Locals rushed to the spot and helped the family out of the overturned vehicle and alerted the police. Yercaud police have registered a case and are investigating further.
Police said Raju , 45, and his family were on a trip to Yercaud. After staying overnight at a private lodge, the group of nine including four adults and five children set out around 5.45am to visit the Manjikkuttai sunrise point. He added that the roads were slippery due to overnight rain.
“When Raju was driving, the SUV’s brakes failed suddenly and the vehicle skidded, hit a roadside wall, and overturned,” said a police officer from Yercaud station. Salem : A family from Kanchipuram narrowly escaped tragedy after their SUV overturned when they were driving to a tourist spot in Yercaud, in the early hours of Tuesday.