Two dead, 12 injured as minibus carrying theatre troupe overturns in Kelakam
The Hindu
Minibus overturns on Malayampadi Road, Kelakam, leaving two dead and 12 injured after drama group performance.
A minibus transporting a drama group overturned at a sharp curve on Malayampadi Road in Kelakam in the wee hours on Friday (November 15, 2024), leaving two dead and 12 injured.
The deceased have been identified as Anjali (32), a resident of Muthukulam, Kayamkulam, and Jessy Mohan from Thevalakkara.
The accident occurred around 4 a.m. as the bus, operated by Kayamkulam Deva Communications, was en route to Sultan Bathery after a performance in Kadannappalli. The vehicle reportedly lost control and overturned at a challenging ‘S’ bend, leading to the fatalities and multiple injuries.
Three of the injured were admitted to St. Camillus Hospital, Chungakkunnu, while the remaining nine were taken to a hospital in Kannur. Hospital sources report that the condition of one individual remains critical. The bodies of the deceased will be transferred to the Kannur district hospital for further procedures
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