Chennai, Feb. 1 -- Devotees returning after visiting the Samayapuram Mariamman Temple met with an accident when their van overturned on the Tiruchy-Chidambaram National Highway in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district, officials said.

The incident took place near Poiyyur village.

Upon receiving information, Keezhapazhuvur police rushed to the spot, registered a case, and launched an investigation into the incident.

While travelling on the Tiruchy-Chidambaram National Highway, the van reportedly lost control after a sudden tyre burst and overturned, resulting in a serious accident.

Further details awaited. (ANI)

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