Traveller fell into gorge; 4 Tamil Nadu natives killed, 17 injured

Four people were killed and 17 others injured after a traveller carrying 21 people fell into a gorge. The incident happened at Thondimala near Poopara. The accident occurred around 6.45 pm on Saturday, while the group was travelling to attend a wedding ceremony at Lakshmi Estate in Munnar.

The deceased are Perumal (59), Valliamma (70), Sudha (20) and Susindran, all natives of Tirunelveli. Additionally, three are in critical condition. The injured were immediately admitted to the Medical College Hospital in Theni for treatment. The accident occurred when the vehicle lost control at an S-bend between Pooppara and Bodimettu, and overturned.