Two women killed, 18 injured as speeding private bus collides with four vehicles near Kunnamkulam in Kerala’s Thrissur
Two people in critical condition. Deceased identified as Riya Fathima, 17, and Thankamani, 72
A speeding private bus lost control and collided with four vehicles near Parembadam in Kunnamkulam, Thrissur, on Thursday afternoon. The horrific accident resulted in the deaths of two women and left 18 others injured. One of the deceased, 17-year-old Riya Fathima, was traveling in a car when she was struck by the bus. Another victim, 72-year-old Thankamani, was riding pillion on a motorcycle and sustained fatal injuries.
The bus first collided with an oncoming car, then lost control and crashed into three more vehicles, including a motorcycle. The bus then plowed through a house's compound wall before coming to a stop. Local residents alleged that the bus was traveling at excessive speeds, and blamed reckless competition among private buses and pressure to maintain schedules for dangerous driving.
The injured were swiftly rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, with some admitted to intensive care units due to their critical conditions. Local residents and passers-by immediately scrambled to the scene to assist the injured and guide them to safety before the arrival of emergency services.
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