Two fatally knocked down by truck

Two persons were killed and five injured when a speeding truck knocked them down at Therespuram, police said here today.

All the victims were standing at a waiting shed when the truck hit them at around 5 p.m. yesterday. Muthiah (45) and Yonevass (35) died on the spot, they added.

The injured have been hospitalised and the driver and cleaner of the truck arrested, the police said. (Agencies)