A convoy incident involving supporters of actor‑politician Vijay turned alarming when a number of young men riding motorcycles crashed one after another while following his car on a public road, resulting in several injuries and shock among onlookers and party members.
The incident occurred on December 18, 2025, after Vijay had attended a public meeting in Erode and was travelling by road towards Coimbatore in his car. Despite repeated warnings from his own party organizers not to tail the vehicle on two-wheelers due to safety concerns, many party volunteers and supporters continued to follow the car closely on bikes along the highway.
Series of Crashes as Bikes Follow the convoy.
Near the Pallagoundampalayam flyover in Tiruppur district, the situation escalated when two motorcycles collided near the spot where Vijay’s vehicle was passing. The first collision caused the riders to fall off, and shortly after, a number of other bikers also lost control and crashed into each other and into the fallen bikes—a chain of collisions followed one after another.
Police and eyewitnesses reported that more than 20 two-wheelers were involved in the accidents, and several volunteers were injured in the chaos.
Injuries and Immediate Response
Some of those injured suffered cuts, bruises, and head wounds and were taken to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. Many of the injured were reported to not be wearing helmets, heightening concerns about road safety and the risks of tailing a convoy at high speeds on public roads.
The chain-reaction nature of the crashes—where one collision triggered others as bikes continued to crowd the road—left supporters and local residents shocked at the scale and severity of the incident.
Background Context
The Tamil‑language political scene has previously witnessed issues related to crowds and road movements involved in campaign events. Supporters of Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) have been urged to follow safety guidelines, especially after past incidents where crowds surged dangerously close to campaign vehicles during rallies.
This latest episode underscores the dangers of riding too close to official convoys and has prompted renewed calls from authorities and safety advocates for stricter adherence to traffic rules, especially during political processions and campaigns.
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