One killed, nine injured as car knocks down pedestrians in Keralam’s Pathanamthitta
The driver, allegedly in an inebriated condition, losts control of the vehicle and knocks down 10 pedestrians; the car also rams two other cars
An unfortunate incident occurred near Aban Junction in Pathanamthitta town on Wednesday evening, August 26, 2026, leaving one person dead and nine others injured, authorities reported. The deceased, 72-year-old Abubacker from Valanjuzhi, was a retired Fire and Rescue Services official. The tragic event unfolded around 6:45 p.m. when a drunk driver, identified as 48-year-old Jinu Babu, lost control of his vehicle, resulting in a collision with ten pedestrians.
The reckless driving led to the car also slamming into two additional vehicles, causing damage to both.
Jinu Babu and his traveling companion, 24-year-old Vishwajith, sustained injuries in the accident and were subsequently apprehended by law enforcement. Five injured migrant workers were transferred to the Government Medical College Hospital in Kottayam, with one of them reported to be in critical condition.
The police have initiated a case against the accused under non-bailable provisions, including those pertaining to drunken driving and culpable homicide. Both Jinu Babu and Vishwajith will appear before the court with a remand application, as per the police.
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