Thiruvarur (Tamil Nadu): A road accident near Thiruthuraipoondi in Thiruvarur in Tamil Nadu claimed the lives of four persons from Kerala who were on a pilgrimage to Velankanni.

The victims were travelling in an Omni van when it collided with a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation bus early on Sunday morning. The impact severely damaged the van.

There were seven people in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Four died on the spot, while three others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

It is learnt that all the victims are residents of Thiruvananthapuram. The police are currently investigating the cause of the accident.