The 109A city bus careened off the curb, ramming seven parked cars—each owned by a lawyer—before striking the concrete divider outside the Madras High Court.
The impact left the bus stalled in the middle of the busy corridor, but fortunately no injuries were reported.
Police officials say the investigation is focused on a possible brake‑failure, and the driver, along with the conductor, will be questioned to determine the exact cause.
An eyewitness, standing outside a nearby bank, described a tense scramble as the bus roared past, noting that three pedestrians narrowly escaped the crash. “I heard a huge crowd shouting as the bus hit the parked cars and the divider,” he told reporters.
Lawyers inside the courthouse voiced growing frustration, demanding a dedicated multi‑level parking facility to prevent future congestion and similar mishaps. "We need a permanent solution," one solicitor said.
The incident underscores the chronic traffic snarls that plague Chennai’s busiest routes, especially around legal precincts where vehicles often queue in tight spots.