MADURAI: Two persons, including a software engineer, were killed and ten others were injured in an accident involving a car and a van near Uchipuli in Ramanathapuram district during the early hours of Monday.

The deceased  were identified as S Venkatesh (27) of Keelakarai of Ramanathapuram and M Mahalakshmi (13) of Kattuparur, Cuddalore district.  

Officials inspected the accident site and held inquiries. Superintendent of Police G Chandeesh after inquiring, said the car driver, who dozed off, was at fault.

The van carrying 15 passengers was on its way from Cuddalore to Rameswaram. Based on a complaint, Uchipuli police have filed a case.