MLA injured in car mishap

Chennai, May 07 (UNI) AIADMK MLA P K Sekar Babu escaped with minor injuries when his car dashed against by a tipper lorry near Basin Bridge in the city today.

Police said Mr Babu was travelling to Port Trust to attend a function where he was to distribute pamphlets condemning the steps taken to muzzle the programmes being telecast on Jaya TV.

When the car was nearing a curve, a tipper lorry coming in the opposite direction hit the vehicle.

The front portion of the car was fully damaged and the MLA received injuries in his leg. He was given first aid treatment.

Later, he attended the function.

Police arrested the driver of the lorry.

UNI