Two persons were killed in separate accidents in the district since Wednesday night.
Police said Sudalaimuthu (55) of Kasimajorpuram near Courtallam and his son Shenbagaraman (22), who was sick, were riding a two-wheeler to a hospital on Wednesday night.
When they were about to reach Kadayam, Shenbagaraman, who was riding the motorcycle, lost control of the vehicle that hit a roadside tree. The two were injured and were rushed to Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital by the passersby. Sudalaimuthu died on the way while his son is undergoing treatment. His condition is said to be stable.
Kadayam police have registered a case.
Cyclist dies
In another accident, Sudalaiyandi (70), a labourer from Idaikaal, was fatally knocked down from his bicycle by a speeding autorickshaw on Thursday.
Ilaththur police have registered a case.