SALEM: Seven people including four Keralites were killed after two buses collided with each other in Salem, Tamil Nadu. 37 people sustained injuries. One of the Keralites who was killed has been identified as Jin Jacob, native of Edathua in Kottayam.

The accident happened at 1:45 am on Saturday. A private bus heading to Krishnagiri collided with a volvo bus coming from Bengaluru to Thiruvalla. The collision occurred when private bus crossed the divider while it was trying to overtake a lorry. Volvo bus overturned in the collision. The police and fire force started the rescue process immediately led by district collector Rohini.