Four persons were killed and four injured when a Tiruchirappalli-bound government bus from Chennai hit a stationary lorry at Kazhuthur near Perambalur early this morning. The injured were hospitalised, police said.
In another accident at Ambiligai near Palani, three pilgrims were killed when their van hit a roadside tree early today.
Three persons, who were seriously injured, had been admitted to the Government Rajaji Hospital, while 10 others to the local Hospital, police added.