Tamil Nadu road accident: Three women were killed in Villuppuram today (July 16) after a car allegedly ran into a group of persons waiting at a junction, officials said. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin condoled the deaths and announced a relief of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the victims.
Besides the deceased, one woman was severely injured while two others sustained minor injuries. In a statement, Stalin announced cash assistance for the injured also.
The car was proceeding towards Puducherry when the accident happened in the early hours today at Keezhuputhupatti. The injured passengers have been reportedly hospitalised.
(With PTI inputs)
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