The victim, identified as Muthuselvi. (Representative Image)
VIRUDHUNAGAR: A 17-year-old Class XII student was killed and her mother injured after a house wall collapsed due to heavy rain near Sattur in Virudhunagar district on Thursday night. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in Chennai Stay updated with the latest Chennai news.
Several parts of Virudhunagar district witnessed heavy rainfall, according to police sources. Muthuselvi was trapped under the debris and suffered severe injuries. Her mother, Solaiammal, sustained a fracture in her leg in the incident. Neighbours rushed to their aid and shifted both of them to the Government Hospital in Sattur. Sattur Town police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. Download the TOI App.
Sattur and its surrounding areas reportedly received intense rain for more than two hours on Thursday evening. On Friday morning, Muthuselvi succumbed to her injuries despite treatment, while Solaiammal is undergoing treatment.
The victim, identified as Muthuselvi, was a Class XII student at the Government Higher Secondary School in Chinnakamanpatti. She was living with her family in Mettamalai near Sattur. Around 11pm, a wall in the middle portion of the family’s house suddenly collapsed while the family was asleep.