Three persons, including a woman, were killed and four others were injured in a road accident involving a mini freight carrier and a government bus on the Tiruchi - Madurai national highway at Thuvarankurichi in the district on Friday. Police gave the names of the deceased as Vadivel (40), Manjula (55) and Ravi (60) - all from Poolangudi near Tiruchi. 

Police sources said a group of seven persons were proceeding to Madurai from Poolangudi travelling in the mini freight carrier when the accident occurred. The sources said a cow suddenly came on the highway due to which the driver of the freight carrier turned the vehicle towards the left side. A Madurai-bound government bus rammed the freight carrier from behind. 

The freight carrier overturned in the impact of the collision. While Vadivel was killed on the spot, Manjula and Ravi succumbed later at the hospitals. The Thuvarankurichi police are investigating. 

Published - July 24, 2026 10:18 pm IST