Five people were killed in a gruesome accident near Thekkalur, Avinashi when a car rammed on the road divider and toppled. Initial reports indicate that out of the eight people who were travelling in the car, 5 were pronounced dead on the spot and three are presently undergoing critical treatment at Tiruppur Government Hospital.
The accident occurred when the car was enroute from Tiruppur to Coimbatore International airport. Sources say, Tiruchengode Cooperative President and Deputy President who are also members of AIADMK were present in the car.
Though the reason for the accident is yet to be ascertained, the public got into a scuffle with the police for not responding to their long pending plea to construct a speed breaker in the zone and also place warning placards as the area is prone to frequent accidents.
The details of the deceased and injured are yet to be confirmed.