TN Road Accident Kills 5 AP Ayyappa Devotees Near Keelakarai

• A fatal road accident near Keelakarai, Tamil Nadu, resulted in 5 deaths and 40 injuries.
• Five Ayyappa devotees from Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, and a DMK leader's car driver were among the deceased.
• A speeding DMK leader's car collided with the devotees' parked car, who were returning from Sabarimala and Rameswaram.
• Police are investigating the incident, and ministers have expressed condolences and ordered assistance for the victims' families.

Why It Matters: This tragic accident underscores road safety risks for pilgrims.