Three fatalities reported in Salem district accidents

Three separate accidents in Salem district resulted in three fatalities on Sunday evening. P. Krishnaveni, 45, and her daughter P. Banupriya, 19, were hit by a government bus while crossing the Salem-Chennai National Highway. Krishnaveni died at the scene. In another incident, A. Kavitha, 21, and her friend K. Deepak Kumar, 23, fell from their motorcycle while crossing a speed breaker. Kavitha later died from her injuries on the way to the hospital. V. Ajith, 23, died after a minivan collided with his motorcycle while he was returning home from work. Police have registered cases for all three incidents and are investigating.