A 53-year old woman pillion rider died in a road accident after
a lorry hit the two wheeler she was travelling on near
Purasaiwalkam on Friday evening. She is the wife of A. Maria
Irudayam, India's only carrom player to receive the Arjuna
award.  According to police, Phelomina (53), the deceased was
riding pillion and her husband Mr. Maria Irudayam was riding the
bike. They couple reside at Periamet and were headed towards
Purasaiwalkam. When they reached the Thana Street junction, a
corporation lorry hit the right rear side of the bike.  She fell
down and the lorry ran over her. Phelomina died on the spot.