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Kerala: Three die in road accidents near Kuthiran tunnel

An accident took place Kuthiran, Thrissur on Thursday morning causing the death of three people. Many others were also injured in the accident.

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Published : Dec 31, 2020, 1:33 PM IST

Thrissur (Kerala): Three people killed in an accident when seven vehicles collided at Kuthiran, Thrissur on Thursday morning. Many were also injured. The accident took place at Vazhukumpara, west of Kuthiran tunnel. Police and firefighting force are continuing rescue efforts. A heavy traffic jam occurred in Kuthiran following the accident.

A goods lorry lost control and rammed into other vehicles resulting in the tragedy.

The truck driver allegedly lost control and rammed into other vehicles including cars at Kuthiran between Palakkad and Thrissur highway. It also hit motorbikes, police said.

A goods lorry lost control and rammed into other vehicles resulting in the tragedy

Two motorbike riders and a car passenger were killed in the accident which occurred at around 6.50 AM on the eve of New Year. The injured have been rushed to hospitals here, they said.

Traffic through the national highway was severely hit following the accident, police said. An investigation has been launched to ascertain the cause of the mishap, they added.

With agency inputs

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