A bus operated by KSRTC skidded off the Nelliyampathy ghat road in Kerala’s Palakkad district, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on a rain-soaked road, near Pothundy Dam. The vehicle, traveling from Nelliyampathy to Nenmara, lost control at a curve and crashed into a teak plantation below.
Local authorities confirmed the death of a woman, while several others were injured in the accident. Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene. The driver is reported to have lost control of the bus, though the exact cause of the mishap is under investigation.
Rescue teams are currently working to recover the vehicle and provide medical aid to the injured. The road remains closed for inspection, and further details are expected in the coming hours. (thehindu.com)
