Madurai, Sept 22: Three men, under the influence of alcohol, had a narrow escape as the motorcycle on which they were commuting was hit by a speeding bus of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation. The trio miraculously survived with minor injuries, and are currently being treated at the district hospital.

Reports said the accident occurred on September 16 during the day. The three men, in an inebriated condition, were spotted driving recklessly which led to them crashing into the transport bus. After the collision, two among the victims fell at the spot, whereas, one survived by inches from being crushed as went beneath the bus. 10 Dead, 3 Injured After Jeep Fell Into Gorge Near Sanail in Himachal Pradesh.

Watch the video of the accident in Madurai:

The riders were rescued from the spot by locals, who rushed them to the nearest medical facility. Their condition is reported to be safe and stable.

Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the prime reasons for road accidents in non-dry states. According to the data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Tamil Nadu recorded recorded the highest number of drunk driving accidents (818) nationwide.

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