CHENNAI: Two women were killed and another person sustained serious injuries after an unidentified vehicle rammed into a group of pilgrims near Uppur in Ramanathapuram.

According to a Thanthi TV report, the devotees were walking towards a temple when the incident occurred.

The two women died on the spot, while one other person was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries.

Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.