Erode: In an unfortunate incident, a doctor couple were killed in a road accident after a lorry dashed into their car on Thursday evening.

The deceased have been identified as Madappan (75) and his wife Padmavathy (72).

Police said that on Thursday evening, the victims Madappan and his wife Padmavathy were returning to their home in Mettur after meeting their son in Erode.

According to a PTI report, A lorry dashed into their car near the Ooratchi Kottai Hydel Electricity barrage, police said. The couple sustained serious injuries and died while being rushed to the Bhavani government hospital.

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The Bhavani police have initiated an investigation into the accident and registered a case accordingly.