Five farm workers killed as vehicle falls into channel in Thoothukudi
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Goods carrier ferrying people overturns; 30 injured
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Goods carrier ferrying people overturns; 30 injured
Five farm workers were killed on the spot and 30 others were injured as the mini goods carrier in which they were travelling to work fell into a channel near Maniyaachi in Thoothukudi district on Tuesday.
The deceased were identified as G. Malai Azhagu, 48; M. Petchiammal, 54; V. Gomathi, 65; S. Eswari, 27; and S. Petchiammal, 33, all hailing from Manappadaiveedu near Seevalaperi in Tirunelveli district.
Of the injured, S. Petchiammal, 65; S. Chellathaai, 60; S. Mariammal, 50; M. Lingammal, 30; M. Petchiammal, 30; and M. Viji, 36 all hailing from from Manappadaiveedu were rushed to the Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital after first aid at the Ottapidaaram Government Hospital. The condition of Ms. Viji is said to be critical.