Chennai, Dec. 2 -- Two people died and 10 others were injured when a private van and government bus collided head on in Chengalpattu district near Chennai on Monday, said police. This was the third major road accident in a week in Tamil Nadu.

Police said the van was completely ripped apart while the front portion of the bus was destroyed. "Two women died on the spot," said a police officer in Chengalpattu.

The deceased were identified as M Uma (40) and S Banu (24) The bus was going from Chennai to Puducherry

Chief minister M K Stalin announced a solatium of Rs.3 lakh to each of the families of the two deceased. "I have directed special treatment be provided to those injured in this accident who are receiving treatment at Chengalpattu G...