In a devastating accident that occurred early Wednesday in Villapuram, Madurai, at least five individuals lost their lives, including four members of a single family. The incident unfolded when an SUV collided with a two-wheeler on the Virudhunagar-Madurai highway, resulting in tragic consequences.
Details of the Accident:
According to Madurai district Superintendent of Police Arvind, the collision transpired near Tirumangalam’s Sivarakottai area. The speeding SUV collided with a moped, leading to the fatalities. The victims, comprising four family members from Madurai’s Villapuram locality, met with a tragic fate in the collision.
Sequence of Events:
CCTV footage shared by ANI captured the harrowing incident, depicting the SUV striking the two-wheeler with force, dragging it across the road divider, and subsequently colliding with another motorcycle on the four-lane highway.
Reports indicated that the SUV driver, en route to Thalavaipuram, attempted to avoid hitting the fruit seller, who operated the two-wheeler. However, the sudden braking resulted in loss of control over the vehicle. The SUV veered off, striking the fruit seller and crashing into a median before careening onto the adjacent lane.
Fatalities:
Tragically, all four occupants of the car, identified as Kanakavel (62), his wife Krishnakumari (58), his daughter-in-law Nagajyoti (28), and his eight-year-old grandson, lost their lives on the spot. Additionally, the fruit seller, identified as Pandi (55), succumbed to his injuries sustained in the accident.
The incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of speeding and reckless driving, leading to irreparable loss and devastation for the victims’ families and the community at large.
