Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 29 (ANI): A couple from Tirunelveli district drowned after their car fell into a pit filled with water on the Tirunelveli Highway near Sankarankoil of Tenkasi District, police said on Sunday.

According to the police, the deceased have been identified as Venkatesh and Sumithra.

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The police said that the couple was returning from a relative's residence in Palayankottai when their car lost control and fell into the pit.

Further investigation into the matter is underway. (ANI)

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