Idukki: A tragic road accident took place on Monday morning in Pullupara area of Idukki district of Kerala.
A bus going from Thanjavur to Mavelikara fell into a ditch, killing 4 people including a woman. Many other passengers have been seriously injured in the accident.
Bus fell into ditch
The accident occurred around 6:15 am, when the bus lost control at a turn and fell into a ditch about 30 feet deep, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
Rescue operation underway
As soon as the incident was reported, police and fire department teams reached the spot. Relief and rescue operations are going on at quick pace. Injured are admitted to nearby hospitals.
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The bodies of the deceased in the accident are sent to a private hospital in Mundakayam. The bodies will be handed over to the relatives after postmortem.
There were a total of 34 people on the bus. According to the police, the bus lost balance at a sharp turn near Pullupara, due to which this accident happened. Since the accident, the local administration and rescue team are engaged in relief work at the spot.
Mourning due to tragic accident
Atmosphere of mourning due to tragic accident
This accident has created an atmosphere of mourning in the entire area. Local people have demanded additional safety measures and signals at the turns from the administration.
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Investigation orders issued
The police have started investigating the matter. According to preliminary investigation, the cause of the accident may be the driver losing control of the bus.
The administration has sought a detailed report to find out the causes of the accident.
