Tragic Collision Claims Lives in Sabarimala Pilgrimage Accident

In a tragic accident on the Koyilandy-Manjeri route, a collision between a bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims and an autorickshaw resulted in the loss of five lives. The victims, including the autorickshaw driver Abdul Majeed and passengers Muhsina, Thasneem, Reyiz, and an unidentified person, all succumbed to the impact of the crash. Two of the three injured individuals were rushed to Kozhikode Medical College for medical attention. The accident occurred around 5 pm in Chettiyangadi, Manjeri, and preliminary reports suggest that the bus collided with the autorickshaw when it unexpectedly made a turn on the road. Investigations are ongoing to gather more details and determine the circumstances leading to the tragic incident.

This unfortunate incident adds to the concerns about road safety, emphasizing the need for vigilance and adherence to traffic regulations to prevent such accidents. The authorities are likely to conduct a thorough inquiry into the collision, assessing factors such as road conditions, driver behavior, and overall road safety measures.