Five Injured During Vijay’s TVK Rally in Thanjavur

Chennai: Five people were injured during a rally led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, founder of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in Thanjavur on Wednesday.

The incident occurred when vehicles travelling behind Vijay’s convoy collided with each other. Vijay was en route from Tiruchirappalli International Airport to the party’s meeting venue at Ayyasamypatti in Sengipatti village. A large number of supporters were following his vehicle at the time.

According to police, three students travelling on separate motorcycles crashed into one another as the convoy neared the venue. One of them sustained serious injuries.

Additionally, two more people were injured in a separate mishap while returning from the meeting. All five injured persons have been admitted to a private hospital for treatment, police officials said.