Two killed, four injured as car and lorry collide at Thuvarankurichi
A car and lorry collision on the Tiruchi-Madurai National Highway resulted in two deaths and four injuries. The victims were traveling from Chennai to Nagercoil when the accident occurred at Thuvarankurichi.
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Highlights ongoing road safety concerns and the high frequency of fatal traffic accidents on Indian national highways.
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.
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