Tragic accident claims lives of pilgrims in Tamil Nadu
A speeding car hit a group of people walking on a pilgrimage to St. Antony's Church near Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu, leaving three dead and four injured. Among those who lost their lives were D. Irudaiyaraj, I. Stella Mary, and I. Stefi Sagaya Mary—D. Irudaiyaraj is the father, and I. Stefi Sagaya Mary is his daughter. The tragedy has shaken the local community.
Driver arrested, booked under multiple sections
The car's driver, G Shankar, was arrested and booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The injured are being treated at Vridhachalam Government Hospital. In another heartbreaking incident in Kerala, a 12-year-old girl died and nine others were hurt after a sleepy car driver caused a late-night collision near Konni. Both cases highlight ongoing concerns around road safety in India.