Archive · 20 May 2025
Sunshade Collapse Near Madurai Kills Three
In Valayankulam, near Madurai, a sunshade fell down because of heavy rain.
This accident sadly caused the death of two women and a young boy.
They were sitting in the verandah when the sunshade suddenly collapsed.
The sunshade was made of old materials and was part of the house.
People nearby tried to get help, but faced issues getting an ambulance and medical assistance right away.
The injured were taken to the hospital, but the injuries were too severe.
The police are currently investigating the cause of the collapse.
A sunshade collapsed in Valayankulam, near Madurai, due to rain.
The collapse killed two women and a 13-year-old boy.
The victims were in the verandah of a house when the sunshade fell.
The sunshade was part of a house and weakened due to the ongoing rain.
Local residents attempted to seek medical help, but faced difficulties.
- Who
- Two women, V. Ammapillai and C. Venkatti, and a boy, A. Veeramani, died in the accident.
- What
- A sunshade collapsed, resulting in the deaths of two women and a boy.
- When
- Monday around 8:15 p.m.
- Where
- Valayankulam, near Madurai
- Why
- The sunshade weakened due to continuous rain, leading to its collapse.
- Location
- Valayankulam, near Madurai
- Victims
- Two women and a boy
- Time of Collapse
- Around 8:15 p.m.
- Sunshade Material
- Limestone and surkhi mortar
- Investigating Authority
- Perungudi police
- Date of Incident
- The collapse happened on Monday