Tue May 13 12:48:12 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
A car accident near Kumbakonam, India, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 1:00 AM, resulted in the deaths of Sathishkumar (45) and Sathya (40). The accident occurred when Sathishkumar lost control of his car on a newly laid four-lane road, hitting a culvert. Two teenagers, Sriram (17) and Abhinayasree (15), who were also in the car, sustained injuries and are currently hospitalized. Police are investigating the incident. The article appears in The Hindu and is copyright THG Publishing Pvt Ltd.
**News Article:**
**Couple Killed, Teens Injured in Kumbakonam Car Crash**
**THANJAVUR, INDIA – May 13, 2025** – A tragic car accident near Kumbakonam claimed the lives of a couple and left two teenagers seriously injured in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 1:00 AM on a newly constructed four-lane road near Aasoor.
According to Swamimalai police, Sathishkumar, 45, was driving his family back to Pattukottai from Villupuram when he lost control of the vehicle. The car then collided with the parapet of a culvert.
The impact resulted in the immediate death of Sathya, 40. Sathishkumar was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Government District Headquarters Hospital in Kumbakonam. Sriram, 17, and Abhinayasree, 15, sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment as inpatients at the hospital.
Police have registered a case and are currently investigating the cause of the accident. The incident underscores the dangers of driving on newly constructed roads and the importance of safe driving practices.
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