Updated - December 24, 2025 11:28 pm IST - CUDDALORE The mangled remains of the two SUVs that were involved in the accident on the Tiruchi-Chennai National Highway. Photo: Special Arrangement Nine persons were killed and three others severely injured when a State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) bus jumped a median and collided with two SUVs at Ezhuthur near Thittakudi on Wednesday (December 24, 2025) night. The deceased, all of whom were occupants of the two cars, were being identified, the police said.