3 min readKochiUpdated: Mar 4, 2026 10:46 PM IST
While Tamil Nadu is yet to get over the shock of the 2025 Karur stampede, where 41 people were crushed to death, news of another accident during a political rally has emerged, once again shedding the spotlight on the poor security measures adopted by parties at such events, thereby putting citizens’ lives at risk. This incident is also connected to actor-politician “Thalapathy” Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
At least three persons reportedly sustained injuries when their vehicles collided with each other while trailing behind Vijay’s convoy in Thanjavur. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media. The incident occurred while Vijay was on his way to a TVK meeting venue at Ayyasamipatti in Sengipatti village, Thanjavur district, from the Tiruchirappalli airport.
According to news agency PTI, as the Tamil superstar’s vehicle was inching closer to the meeting spot, three students on three different motorcycles collided with each other amid the rush of vehicles. Footage of the incident shows that the accident occurred parallel to Vijay’s convoy on the same track. Fortunately, it did not turn into a massive tragedy like the Karur incident, as no lives have thus far been lost. However, one of the victims has sustained grievous injuries, police told the news agency.
No one is wearing helmet. Vijay ignored and accident and went on.
No one would dare to follow ayya without a helmet.. pic.twitter.com/uoRicMH18E
— thala rasigan (@Pallikaran15654) March 4, 2026
#WATCH | Thanjavur | Fans who followed TVK leader Vijay’s vehicle met with an accident after their two-wheelers collided. In this incident, one person sustained serious injuries and has been admitted to the hospital for treatment: Thanjavur SP Thiru. R. Rajaram, TPS pic.twitter.com/l80QrvIbdc
— ANI (@ANI) March 4, 2026
In another incident, two people were injured while returning after attending the TVK meeting. They were admitted to a private hospital.
The Thanjavur event on Wednesday, March 4, marked Vijay’s first public appearance since his wife, Sangeetha, filed a divorce petition alleging infidelity on his part. The Jana Nayagan has yet to address her allegations.
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