Two teenagers killed, one injured in road accident in Theni
Two teenagers died and one was injured after their two-wheeler collided with a truck near Theni. The victims were riding triples when the accident occurred on Monday night.
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Highlights ongoing road safety concerns and the dangers of triple-riding on two-wheelers in India.
Two teenagers were killed and another injured after the two-wheeler which they were riding rammed a truck near Theni on Monday night.
The police said M. Karthik, 19, of Saruthupatti, V. Lokeshprasad, 19, of Lakshmipuram, and M. Sivathanusu, 16, of Kailasapatti were riding triples on the two wheeler while returning home from Theni. The two wheeler collided with a truck which was coming in the opposite direction near Unjampatti. Karthik and Lokeshprasad died on the spot. Sivathanusu is under treatment at Theni Government Medical College and Hospital. Allinagaram police have registered a case.
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