Two dead, 12 injured as minibus carrying theatre troupe overturns in Kelakam

A minibus transporting a drama group overturned at a sharp curve on Malayampadi Road in Kelakam in the wee hours on Friday (November 15, 2024), leaving two dead and 12 injured. The deceased have been identified as Anjali (32), a resident of Muthukulam, Kayamkulam, and Jessy Mohan from Thevalakkara. The accident occurred around 4 a.

m. as the bus, operated by Kayamkulam Deva Communications, was en route to Sultan Bathery after a performance in Kadannappalli. The vehicle reportedly lost control and overturned at a challenging ‘S’ bend, leading to the fatalities and multiple injuries.



Three of the injured were admitted to St. Camillus Hospital, Chungakkunnu, while the remaining nine were taken to a hospital in Kannur. Hospital sources report that the condition of one individual remains critical.

The bodies of the deceased will be transferred to the Kannur district hospital for further procedures Published - November 15, 2024 09:20 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit.