Two Dead and Several Injured in Accident in Poovanpara, Attingal


Two people were killed instantly and 20 other people were seriously injured in an accident took place between a KSRTC local bus and a public carrier lorry, near Poovanpara bridge, Attingal. The incident occurred at the wee hours of today morning. The bus, carrying a decent number of passengers, was going to Attingal from Kilimanoor depot. It was the first service of the day from Kilimanoor to Attingal.

Suresh Babu (53), a native of Koduvazhanoor, Chambramkodu, and Sasi (65), a native of Pulimoodu, Chirayinkeezhu, died on the spot. The injured people were rushed to various hospitals in the region.

Eye witnesses said that some people were getting into the bus at Poovanpara bus stop when the lorry, coming from Kollam to Attingal, rammed into the backside of the bus. The rescue workers had to break open the bus body to remove injured people from the bus. Some people said that that lorry driver may have fallen asleep while driving.

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