Sivaganga: 3 of family killed in accident with police van, locals protest

Three members of a family, including a toddler, died after their two-wheeler collided head-on with a police vehicle in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga. The incident triggered massive protests by locals outside the police station.

Family of Three Killed in Collision With Police Vehicle

In a tragic incident, three members of a family died after their two-wheeler collided with a police vehicle in Sivaganga district on Tuesday near Sakkudi village, as per the reports.

Protests Erupt After Fatal Crash

After the collision, the locals of Tamil Nadu in large numbers protested outside the police station, with officers attempting to manage the angry crowd. Sivaganga SP Siva Prasad told ANI that the collision occurred when a speeding vehicle of the Ramanathapuram district police hit the two-wheeler head-on.

Victims Identified, One Survivor Injured

The deceased individuals have been identified as Prasad (25), his wife Sathya (20), and their son Ashwin (2). The family was returning to their village after picking up a relative, Sonai Eswari (25), from Ananjiyur. The impact of the collision killed Prasad on the spot, while Sathya and their child, Ashwin, succumbed to the injuries on the way to the hospital. Sonai Eswari has sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing medical treatment at Government Rajaji Hospital, the official said.

Further details are awaited.

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