Aruchamy and Priya from Thudiyalur along with nine other family members had left to Pollachi yesterday to attend a family function.
Today morning, while they were returning back to Coimbatore from Pollachi, unexpectedly, their car lost control and banged on a house on the Athupalam Road. The massive accident killed a one-year-old baby Thansika and Mariammal (65) on the spot. The public rescued the seven others and send them to Coimbatore Government Hospital.
Presently, the death toll has increased to three, as Lakshmi (51) one of the victims passed away at the hospital, half an hour ago.
The rest of the six victims are reported to be in a very critical stage. The Podanur police have registered a case and are investigating the reason behind the accident.