Retired teacher killed in bus accident in Idukki
A retired teacher died following a collision between a private bus and her two-wheeler in Idukki, Kerala. Local residents have raised concerns about reckless driving by private buses, prompting police to announce special inspections.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing public concerns regarding road safety and the regulation of private transport services in Kerala.
A 57-year-old retired schoolteacher was killed and her son was seriously injured after a speeding private bus collided with their two-wheeler near Thodupuzha in Idukki. According to the police, the deceased has been identified as M.N. Vijimol, a retired teacher from St. Mary’s Public School, Nagappuzha. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at Madakkathanam on the Thodupuzha–Muvattupuzha route. Vijimol and her son, Anuroop, were on their way to home from Piravom on a two-wheeler when a private bus named ‘Gurudevan’ lost control while attempting to overtake another bus and struck their vehicle.
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