Theni: Two Keralites were killed in an accident here in the wee hours of Tuesday after their car's tyre burst and hit a lorry.

The deceased are Ajesh and Gokul, both 23 years old, of Thiruvathukkal locality on the outskirts of Kottayam town.

Anathu, a resident of Vadavathoor, near Kottayam town, was injured in the accident. He has been admitted to the Theni Medical College Hospital with grave injuries.

(Details awaited)