A wall collapsed in Valaiyangulam village near Thirupparankundram, Madurai district, killing two women and a young boy due to heavy rain, officials confirmed. The deceased are 65-year-old Ammappillai, 55-year-old Vengatti, and 10-year-old Veeramani. 

The incident took place at 7 pm on Muthalamman Kovil Street, where the victims were sitting near the entrance of Ammappillai’s house amid a power outage that had started nearly 6 pm. A portion of the house wall abruptly collapsed on them, while it was downpuring.

All three experienced severe injuries. Neighbours immediately called the 108 ambulance service, and they were referred to Valaiyangulam Government Hospital for first aid. Vengatti succumbed to her injuries at the hospital even after medical efforts. Ammappillai and Veeramani were taken to the Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai for further treatment, leading to their demise.

The Perungudi police filed a case after the complaint and are investigating the incident.