5 people died in the collision of Car & Cargo Truck near Palakkad

03:41 PM Oct 23, 2024 | Afternoon News

Five people died in an accident in which a car and a cargo truck collided near Palakkad in Kerala.
A car coming from Palakkad area of ​​Kerala State  collided head-on with a lorry coming in the opposite direction near Palakkad in National Highway.
After the accident, the car got stuck under the truck. 3 out of 5 people in the car died on the spot in this tragic accident. 2 people were seriously injured.
Immediately after receiving the information, the police rushed to the spot and rescued the seriously injured and sent them to Palakkad District Hospital. There they died. As a result, the death toll in the accident has increased to 5, police said.
The police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. According to police, the deceased have been identified as KK Vijesh (35), Ramesh (31), Vishnu (30), and Mohammad Afzal (17). Police said the identity of one person is yet to be found.