Ariyalur: In a tragic incident on sunday, a mini van collided with a lorry at a village near Udayarpalayam in the district, due to which s even persons were killed and 10 injured.

The accident occurred when the passengers of the van were returning home after attending a condolence meeting at Katchiperumal village. All the injured rushed to hospital and seven people killed on spot.

The rate of road-accidents in the country is very high. Usually mishaps take place every day, and the main factors responsible for road accidents includes heavy traffic on roads and rash driving