Three killed in road accident near Erwadi
A head-on collision between a car and a two-wheeler near Erwadi resulted in the deaths of three fishermen. Two other individuals involved in the accident are currently receiving medical treatment for their injuries.
Why it matters
Road safety remains a critical concern in regional areas, highlighting the need for better traffic management and accident prevention measures.
Three persons were killed in a head-on collision involving a car and a two-wheeler near Erwadi in Ramanathapuram district on Thursday night.
Police said Ganesan, 25, Vasanth, 25, and Sanjay, 25, all fishermen from Mangaleshwari Nagar near Erwadi, were returning home on a two-wheeler after visiting Erwadi on Thursday night.
When they were going near Pullandai village on East Coast Road, a car proceeding from Rameswaram towards Sayalkudi collided with the two-wheeler.
Ganesan died on the spot. Vasanth and Sanjay, who sustained severe injuries, were rushed to Government Ramanathapuram Medical College Hospital, where they died around 11:30 p.m.
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