Two occupants of a car were killed and four others injured after the vehicle collided with a lorry on the Tiruchi-Madurai National Highway at Thuvarankurichi in the district on Thursday.
The occupants of the car which was taken on rent were travelling from Chennai to Nagercoil when the fatal accident occurred in the morning. Police sources said the lorry, which was proceeding in front of the car, suddenly turned right due to which the car collided with the vehicle.Â
Two occupants of the car identified as A. Mohan Kumar, 70, and V. Anjana, 37, both of Nagercoil, were killed on the spot in the impact of the collision. Four other occupants of the car including a 12-year-old boy who were injured received first aid at Government Hospital, Thuvarankurichi, and later taken to Nagercoil for treatment.
The bodies were sent to the Government Hospital, Manapparai, for autopsy. The Thuvarankurichi police are investigating.
Published – October 01, 2026 06:09 pm IST
