Three including pregnant woman killed in car-lorry collision near Karur

CHENNAI: Three persons, including an 8 month pregnant woman, were killed in a car-lorry collision near Aravakurichi in Karur district on Tuesday (June 9), according to a Daily Thanthi report.

The deceased were identified as Aravind (30), his wife Janani (27), who was eight months pregnant, and the car driver. Aravind and Janani were residents of Karuthi Veerapatti near Usilampatti in Madurai district.

The family was returning to their hometown when the accident occurred. In an attempt to avoid a two-wheeler that suddenly crossed the road, the driver swerved the car, which caused the car to ram into the stationary lorry.

The impact killed Aravind, Janani and the driver. Two others, including the couple's three-year-old daughter and a man identified as Pandithurai (32), sustained injuries.

The injured were rushed to a hospital for treatment.

On receiving information, police reached the spot, recovered the bodies and sent them for post-mortem examination.

A case has been registered and further investigation is under way.