Accident Near Palar Bridge @ Irungkundrampalli location near Old Beer Factory

Accident Near Palar Bridge @ Irungkundrampalli location near Old Beer Factory

 This location also has a history of past accidents.

This particular accident has happened on the night of 9th of July 2018. The container truck has hit the crash barriers and broken them. After that, it has toppled down from the top of the embankment and landed by resting itself on the left side.

The road is also frequently used by truck drivers who travel very long distance magnitudes.

Hence accidents happen during the night time. The nearest town is chengalpattu.There should be enough care taken to avoid accidents.

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Suggestions and Recommendations:


1. The approach to the bridge is a curve. The accidents can be avoided if the approach to the bridge is a straight road so that all the vehicles traversing here shall get enough stopping sight distance to avoid accidents. But, if the authorities are straightening the path, the land has to be acquired in this location. Since it is a rural location and there are less residential settlements, straightening the path can be considered.


2. A police booth shall be installed temporarily with night watch guards at this location. This can avoid further accidents from happening until a permanent solution is found out.




---An Article by Bharath Dhanasekaran---