Fri May 30 15:08:04 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

A head-on collision between a car and a mini cargo vehicle near Kavalkinaru, Tirunelveli, has resulted in the deaths of both drivers. The accident occurred when the car, traveling from Kanniyakumari, veered into the opposite lane of the Tirunelveli-Kanniyakumari four-lane highway after the driver lost control near the ISRO Complex at Mahendragiri. Initial investigations suggest stagnant rainwater at the Kavalkinaru Junction bridge’s landing point may have contributed to the accident, causing the car to lose grip and cross into oncoming traffic.

**News Article:**

**Two Killed in Head-On Collision Near Tirunelveli**

**TIRUNELVELI, INDIA – May 30, 2025 -** A tragic accident near Kavalkinaru in the Tirunelveli district has claimed the lives of two drivers. The incident occurred on Friday morning on the Tirunelveli-Kanniyakumari four-lane national highway.

According to police reports, a car traveling from Kanniyakumari to Tirunelveli suddenly crossed into the opposite lane, colliding head-on with a mini cargo vehicle. The car was passing the ISRO Complex at Mahendragiri when the driver reportedly lost control.

The driver of the car has been identified as 60-year-old Rajulal Bright from Parakkai, near Agastheeswaram in Kanniyakumari district. Authorities are still working to identify the driver of the mini cargo vehicle.

Panagudi police have registered a case and are investigating the cause of the accident. A police officer at the scene suggested that stagnant rainwater at the Kavalkinaru Junction bridge’s northern landing point may have played a significant role.

“The extensive damage to the front of the car, coupled with a lack of damage to the right side, suggests that the vehicle may have hydroplaned on a pool of rainwater at the bridge’s landing point, causing it to lose control and cross into oncoming traffic,” the officer stated.

The incident has raised concerns about road safety conditions in the area, particularly the potential hazards posed by standing water on highways. Further investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the collision.

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