Recurring accidents at Champakkara: Kochi Mayor to convene emergency meeting
An emergency meeting of traffic police, Kochi Metro Rail Limited and PWD officials will be held in this regard.
Mayor V.K. Minimol has pledged that the Kochi Corporation will take action to prevent repeated mishaps near Metro pillar 955 at Champakkara. An emergency gathering of traffic officials, Kochi Metro Rail Limited employees, and PWD representatives will address the issue, she announced. Minimol personally inspected the site on Monday, August 24, following another fatal accident involving a two-wheeler on Sunday night.
Over ten individuals have perished in accidents at this location over the past two-and-a-half years. Among the victims was Sona, a local from Pathanamthitta, who lost her life in the recent incident while traveling as a pillion rider. The motorcyclist, Navaneeth from Puthiyakavu, remains hospitalized with injuries. Accompanying Minimol at the site were Corporation Development Standing Committee chairperson Shakrita Sureshbabu and councillors V.P. Chandran and Xavier P. Antony.
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