Kannada TV actor Pavitra Jayaram dies in car accident

MUMBAI: Kannada TV actress Pavitra Jayaram, known for character in the hit Telugu television series 'Trinayani' passed away in a road accident on Sunday.

The horrific car crash took place near Mehbooba Nagar in Andhra Pradesh.

The car lost control and hit the divider after which a bus coming from Hyderabad to Vanaparthi collided with the right side of the car. Pavitra was seriously injured in the accident and died on the spot.

Apart from Kannada, the Pavitra was also active in other languages. The accident occurred while she was returning to Hanakere in Mandya district of Karnataka. As per media reports, Pavithra's cousin Apeksha, driver Srikanth and actor Chandrakanth were also seriously injured in the accident. Many prominent personalities offered their condolences following the incident.