A van carrying Samayapuram Mariamman devotees, returning from temple visit, overturned on the Tiruchy–Chidambaram National Highway in Ariyalur district.
The incident took place near Poiyyur village.
Samayapuram Mariamman Temple is a famous Shakti temple.
Upon receiving information, Keezhapazhuvur police rushed to the spot, registered a case, and launched an investigation into the incident.
While traveling on the Tiruchy-Chidambaram National Highway, the van reportedly lost control after a sudden tire burst and overturned, resulting in a serious accident.
Yesterday, four women devotees, Malarkodi (35), Vijayalakshmi (40), Sasikala (47) and Chitra (40), were killed after a car hit a group of pilgrims walking to the Samayapuram Mariamman Temple.
Another woman, Jyotilakshmi (57), was injured and is receiving treatment at the Perambalur Government Hospital.
Devotees across Tamil Nadu, including Ariyalur, Perambalur, Cuddalore, and Salem, walk to the temple as part of a pilgrimage.
A car traveling from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli hit the women devotees walking to the temple from Cuddalore.
