Kottayam: A tragic accident occurred early Monday morning on the MC Road in Kuravilangad, near Cheenkallayil Church, resulting in one fatality and injuries to 18 others. The incident, which involved a tourist bus overturning, took place around 1:30 AM.
The deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Sindhya, a resident of Iritty in Kannur. The bus was reportedly on its return journey to Iritty after a trip to Thiruvananthapuram when the unfortunate event occurred.
According to reports, the bus lost control and overturned on the road while navigating a curve. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene.
Those who sustained serious injuries in the accident were promptly transported to Kottayam Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment. The remaining injured individuals were admitted to a private hospital in Monippally. A total of 49 passengers were on board the bus at the time of the accident. Authorities have stated that while 18 people sustained injuries, none of them are in critical condition. An investigation into the exact cause of the accident is underway.