One killed, over 30 injured as bus overturns in Kerala’s Kuttippuram
A private bus traveling from Thrissur to Kozhikode overturned on National Highway 66 in Kerala, resulting in one death and over 30 injuries. The accident occurred after the driver reportedly lost control while speeding, causing the bus to strike a divider and split in two.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and traffic enforcement on major Indian highways.
One passenger was killed and more than 30 others were injured, three of them seriously, when a private bus overturned on National Highway 66 at Kuttippuram in the district on Sunday (July 26, 2026).
According to local residents, the bus travelling from Thrissur to Kozhikode was speeding when the driver lost control. The vehicle reportedly struck the road divider before overturning and came to rest on top of a parked car, which was unoccupied at the time.
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