CHENNAI: Chief Minister Vijay on Wednesday announced a solatium of Rs 3 lakh each to the families of five persons who died in a road accident on the Karur–Coimbatore National Highway.
In a statement, the Tamil Nadu government said a lorry had earlier hit the centre median on the highway. While the driver was attempting to retrieve the vehicle, a sports utility vehicle (SUV) reportedly lost control and rammed into the lorry.
Expressing condolences to the bereaved families, the Chief Minister announced financial assistance of Rs 3 lakh each from the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund.