The victims from Perambut in the Vellore district who were on a pilgrimage to Karnataka, died on the spot when the van they were travelling in was hit by a truck.
Ten others, including the driver of the van, were injured and admitted to the Krishnagiri Government Medical College Hospital.
The victims were identified as M. Meena (50), D. Devyani (32), P. Saittu (52), S. Devika(51), V. Savitri (42), K. Kalavathi (50) and R. Geetha (35).
The Chief Minister also announced Rs 50,000 for the injured persons.
–IANS
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