Erode (Tamil Nadu), A couple and their two children died in a road accident near here on Wednesday.

According to the police, Murugan (35) of Sirumugai Jadayampalayam near Mettupalaya was returning from a trip to Karur in a car with his family this morning. It collided with another car near Weavers Colony in Bhavanisagar on Mettupalayam main road.

The couple and their two children Abhishek (8) and Nithisha (7) were injured. While others died on the spot, Nithisha died after being admitted to a nearby hospital.

Three college students traveling in the other car were also injured and have been admitted to Sathyamangalam Government Hospital.

Bhawanisagar police has registered a case of accident and is investigating.