1 killed, 15 injured in accident

Tuesday, October 9, 2007, 10:17 [IST]

Madurai, Oct 8 (UNI) A pedestrian was killed and 15 others injured when the driver of a van lost control and hit a tree at Oormechikulam village near here today.

Police said K Irulan (34) died on the spot when the van ran over him.

The injured, travelling in the van, were admitted to Government Rajaji Hospital here.

UNI

Topics: ACCIDENT-TN-VAN

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