<span style="color: #222222;">In Tamil Nadu, ten pilgrims were killed in a road accident near Tirumayam in Pudukkottai this afternoon. Eight of them died on the spot and two succumbed to injuries later. Five are admitted to a nearby Government hospital with serious injuries. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">They are identified to be from Methak district of Telengana. After worshipping at the Sri Ayyapppa Temple in Sabarimala, they visited Rameswaram and were returning. While coming near Tirumayam, a trailer truck is said to have rammed into the van.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Tamil Nadu Health Minister Dr C Vijayabhaskar and district officials visited the injured at the hospital and also inspected the location of the accident. The police have registered a case. </span><br />