India News | Tamil Nadu: Three Dead After Wall Collapses Amid Heavy Rain in Madurai
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A wall collapsed in Madurai during heavy rain, killing three people--a 65-year-old woman, her 10-year-old grandson, and their 55-year-old neighbor. They were injured near the woman's house and taken to hospital, where two later died. Police are investigating the incident.
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 20 (ANI): Three people, including two women and a 10-year-old boy, died after a wall collapsed during heavy rain in Valaiyangulam village near Thirupparankundram in Madurai district on Monday evening, officials said.
According to Madurai District Superintendent of Police Arvind, the deceased have been identified as Ammappillai (65), her grandson Veeramani (10), and their neighbour Vengatti (55).
The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Muthalamman Kovil Street, where the victims were sitting near the entrance of Ammappillai's house amid a power outage that had begun around 6 p.m. While it was raining, a portion of the house wall suddenly collapsed on them.
All three sustained severe injuries. Neighbours immediately alerted the 108 ambulance service, and the injured were taken to Valaiyangulam Government Hospital for first aid.
Despite medical efforts, Vengatti succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. Ammappillai and Veeramani were referred to the Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai for further treatment, where they too died.
Following a complaint, the Perungudi police registered a case and have initiated an investigation into the incident.
Further details are awaited as the investigation continues. (ANI)
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