Three persons were killed and eight injured when the car they were travelling overturned at Udumalpet on Tuesday.
The deceased were identified as Manoj Kumar (45), Sibin Raj (22) and Rukmini (62).
The passengers in the car hail from Thalaserry in Kerala State.
Police sources said the accident occured while they were travelling from Thalaserry to Kodaikanal after planned stopovers at Palani and Madurai for temple visits.
The car, driven by Manoj Kumar, hit a bridge and overturned.
The Udumalpet police have registered a case.