Child killed as speaker falls on her in Ramanathapuram

The large speakers, owned by Veerakumar, had been placed outside his house. While the child, Sugavathi, was untying a rope, one of the speakers toppled and fell on her.

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Updated:10th Aug, 2025 at 9:34 AM

CHENNAI: A 6-year-old girl died after a speaker fell on her during preparations for a temple festival in Koraikkulam near Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram district.

The large speakers, owned by Veerakumar, had been placed outside his house. While the child, Sugavathi, was untying a rope, one of the speakers toppled and fell on her. She sustained severe injuries and died after being crushed, as reported by Daily Thanthi.

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Child killed as speaker falls on her in Ramanathapuram

The large speakers, owned by Veerakumar, had been placed outside his house. While the child, Sugavathi, was untying a rope, one of the speakers toppled and fell on her.

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