Kallakurichi Special Dy Collector killed

CHENNAI: Police sources said the deceased were identified as the Special Deputy Collector (Social Security Scheme) Rajamani (53) and Gopika. Rajamani was travelling along with her son Vikram, daughter Sindhu and neighbour Pazhaniammal. When the vehicle neared Sankarapuram taluk office, one of the front tyres of the car burst following which the driver lost control and knocked down Gopika, who was playing in front of her house, before colliding with a two-wheeler injuring the driver Vignesh and the pillion rider Girija. Rajamani and Gopika died on the spot.