New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- A van carrying Samayapuram Mariamman devotees, returning from temple visit, overturned on the Tiruchy-Chidambaram National Highway near Poiyyur village in Ariyalur district.

Samayapuram Mariamman Temple is a famous Shakti temple.

Further details awaited.

Yesterday, four women devotees, Malarkodi (35), Vijayalakshmi (40), Sasikala (47) and Chitra (40), were killed after a car hit a group of pilgrims walking to the Samayapuram Mariamman Temple.

Another woman, Jyothilakshmi (57), was injured and is receiving treatment at the Perambalur Government Hospital.

Devotees across Tamil Nadu, including Ariyalur, Perambalur, Cuddalore, and Salem, walk to the temple as part of a pilgrimage.

A car travelling from Chennai to Ti...