2 women dead & 13 injured in a van accident in Thirippane
2 women have died today (27) after the van they were traveling deflected to the right side of the road and crashed on to a roadside small shop and a tree.
This accident took place near Thirappane on the A9 road. 15 people have been traveling in the van at the time of the accident.
The cause of the accident is believed to be due to the driver of the van falling asleep while driving. (NewsWire)
Pictures : Accident1st

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