27-Jun-2024 04:52 PM
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Chennai, June 27 (Reporter) In a freak accident, a 55-year-old man was killed
when a traffic signal pole accidentally fell on him, while another person
sustained injuries, in the hilly Kodaikanal in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu
yesterday.
Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday offered his condolences to the bereaved
family members and announced a solatium of Rs two lakh to his family.
The deceased was identified as Antonydas, who was pulling his pushcart with
leaves, along with his co-worker when the traffic signal pole near the Kodaikanal
bus stand got uprooted due to heavy rain and strong winds, and fell on them.
Both of them suffered grievous injuries and were admitted to the Kodaikanal
Government hospital, where Antonydas succumbed, despite the best of
treatment.
His co-worker, Suresh was undergoing treatment at the hospital.
Meanwhile, in a statement today, Mr Stalin expressed deep anguish and grief
over the incident.
Terming the incident as unfortunate and occurred due to strong winds, he also
offered his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and announced
an assistance of Rs two lakh to the family of Antonydas from the Chief Minister's
Public Relief Fund...////...