Two youths were killed and one is critically injured after two bikes collided in Krishnagiri district on Monday (October 26, 2026).On Monday, K. Thiruselvam (21), a resident of S.
Patti in Dharmapuri district, along with his friend R. Thirupathi (17), a resident of the same locality, was headed to Mathur from Krishnagiri by bike.
Meanwhile, R. Sarathi (24) and his brother R.
Raja (18), both residents of Mothakkal in the Tiruvannamalai district and used to sell used mobiles in Bengaluru, were headed to Krishnagiri by bike.While they reached Nagampatti near Mathur in Krishnagiri district, the two bikes collided. In impact, the petrol tank of the bike driven by Thiruselvam burst, and the fire spread over him, Thirupathi, and Sarathi.
The local residents extinguished the fire using water. However, Thiruselvam and Sarathi died on the spot.
Thirupathi sustained 60% burn injuries and Velu sustained injuries on his head. The duo was admitted to Krishnagiri government hospital.
Thirupathi’s condition is said to be critical.The Mathur police registered a case. Preliminary inquiries revealed that there are five cases including theft cases, pending against the deceased Thiruselvam.
The bike driven by him was a stolen bike that he allegedly stole from Uthamasolapuram in Salem district on October 20. The police are investigating further.