SALEM: A 54-year-old man fell into a well along with the tractor he was driving after it lost control near Narasothipatti in Salem. The deceased, Venkatesan of Ashok Nagar in Narasothipatti, owned a grill workshop in Kuranguchavadi and also engages in farming. While approaching the well, the tractor suffered a brake failure. As a result, the vehicle went out of control and headed towards the well before toppling headlong into it. The well is 100 feet deep and had over 20 feet of water.

Source: Indian Express February 23, 2026 02:54 UTC