Head constable dies in accident

A Head constable died when a lorry dashed against the motorcycle he was riding near here, police said today.

The 38-year-old Sivakumar, attached to Kadathur police station in Erode District, was on night patrol last night.

He was going on his official motorcycle wearing helmet when a lorry dashed against his vehicle and ran over him.

He died on the spot, police said, adding, they are searching for the lorry driver.