A tragic accident happened late on November 29, 2025, near Kumbakonam on Alamankurichi Udaiyar Street. A portion of an old tiled house collapsed onto an adjoining asbestos-roof dwelling. The family living there suffered injuries. Renuga, 20, who had a diploma in agriculture, was seriously hurt. Her father Muthuvel (56), a daily wage worker, her mother Seetha (45), and sister Kanimozhi (21), a BBA graduate, were also injured. The tiled house was in bad shape, so the family slept in the asbestos-roof home. Heavy rain caused a wall of the old house to fall around 11:30 p.m., crushing their sleeping place. Neighbors heard the noise and helped rescue them. All were taken to Kumbakonam Government Headquarters Hospital. Renuga’s injuries were severe and she was moved to Thanjavur Medical College Hospital. Sadly, she died past midnight. Revenue officials and the Kumbakonam Taluk police are investigating the incident.