24 injured as bus rams toll plaza pillar at Kumbalam
A private bus crashed into a toll plaza pillar in Kumbalam, Kerala, resulting in 24 injuries. The accident occurred after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle.
Why it matters
Highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and public transportation standards in the region.
Twenty-four people were injured after a private bus they were travelling in rammed a pillar of the Kumbalam toll plaza on Friday morning. The accident took place around 8 a.m. as the bus, which was on its way to Kaloor from Eramalloor, reportedly lost control.
The injured were rushed to a nearby private hospital and given emergency care.
The toll plaza pillar was damaged in the impact of the accident, and vehicle movement through one of the lanes was affected.
Published - September 05, 2026 02:25 am IST
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