Woman killed, many injured as KSRTC bus skids off Nelliyampathy ghat road in Kerala’s Palakkad
A KSRTC bus skidded off a ghat road in Palakkad, Kerala, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. Rescue operations were conducted by local authorities and residents following the accident on a rain-soaked road.
Why it matters
Highlights ongoing road safety concerns and the impact of severe weather conditions on public transportation in mountainous regions.
A woman was killed and several others injured when a KSRTC bus veered off the Nelliyampathy ghat road and fell into a depth in Palakkad district, Kerala, on Monday morning.
The accident occurred around 9.30 a.m. when the bus travelling from Nelliyampathy to Nenmara skidded at a curve near Pothundy Dam and fell into a teak plantation below. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle on the rain-soaked road.
The deceased was identified as Jayanti, 55, wife of Swami. She was a resident of Pulayanpara. Her body was shifted to the Government District Hospital at Palakkad.
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