Two mechanics killed as trucks collide and catch fire in Keralam’s Kannur
Two mechanics were killed in Kannur, Kerala, after a cement bulk carrier collided with a stationary timber lorry they were repairing. The impact caused the lorry to catch fire, resulting in the deaths of the two workers.
Why it matters
This tragic accident highlights the risks associated with roadside vehicle repairs and the importance of road safety protocols for heavy transport vehicles.
Two young mechanics were killed after a cement bulk carrier collided with a timber-laden lorry and caught fire at Mandur on the Pilathara-Pappinisseri KSTP road in Kannur, Keralam, early Monday morning.
The deceased have been identified as Ebeniser Anto (24) of Mavungal in Kanhangad, and Muhammad Shebin (22) of Palakkad, who was working as a trainee. Both were working at a showroom in Kanhangad. Shebin had joined the job only four days ago.
The accident occurred while the mechanics were attempting to repair the timber lorry, which had been parked on the roadside for the past two days after developing a mechanical fault. The cement bulk carrier, carrying around 50 tonnes of cement, reportedly went out of control and rammed the stationary lorry with great force. The impact caused the lorry to catch fire and it was completely gutted.
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