A road accident near Kombuthi Road Junction near here on Saturday claimed the lives of three of a family, including a young couple.The victims have been identified as Ladasamy, 60, of Puliyampatti, his daughter Panchavarnam, 25, and her husband Pullani, 30. The couple were residing in Devipattinam.The trio were travelling on a two-wheeler from Thiruppullani towards Ervadi.When Ladasamy attempted to cross the highway opposite a fuel station, just 100 metres ahead of Kombuthi Road turnoff, a car proceeding from Ervadi Dargah towards Kilakarai, hit the two-wheeler.In the impact of the collision, the trio were thrown off the two-wheeler, and they died on the spot.On receiving information, Ervadi Dargah police rushed to the spot. The bodies of the deceased were sent to Government Ramanathapuram Medical College Hospital for post-mortem.The police have registered a case against the car driver, Mansoor Ali, 40, from Gundlupet, Karnataka, and are investigating further. Published - June 06, 2026 08:21 pm IST