Four killed, 32 injured as Kerala state bus bus falls into gorge in Idukki
Four killed, 32 injured as Kerala state bus bus falls into gorge in Idukki Four killed, 32 injured as Kerala state bus bus falls into gorge in Idukki
Four people lost their lives and 32 others sustained injuries when a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus fell into a gorge near Pullupara on the Kottarakara-Dindigul national highway early Monday morning.
The bus, part of the KSRTC budget tourism cell, was returning to Mavelikkara in Alappuzha district after a tour of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The accident occurred around 6.15 am near the Kallivayal estate in Idukki district.
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The deceased were identified as Arun Hari (55), Rama Mohan (40), Sangeeth (45), and Bindhu Unnithan (59), all residents of Mavelikkara.
According to preliminary reports, the vehicle’s brakes failed while navigating a sharp curve, causing the bus to spiral into a 70-foot-deep gorge. The bus got lodged against a tree, potentially preventing further casualties.
Emergency responders, including local residents, police, and Fire and Rescue Services personnel, launched rescue operations. The injured were rushed to Mundakayam Medical Trust Hospital and Mar Sleeva Medicity in Pala for treatment.
Efforts are underway to recover the bus using a crane to ensure no one remains trapped.
Officials stated that the bus had departed from Mavelikkara on Sunday morning and was due to return early Monday. Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are ongoing.