Man killed after compressor-tractor falls into quarry pit
A man named Unais from the Makkaraparamba area near Malappuram lost his life on September 5, 2026, after operating a compressor-tractor at a laterite quarry in Vettilappara, Vettilappara, located near Areekode. The unfortunate incident occurred around 11 a.m. when Unais reportedly lost control of the machine while maneuvering it.
Consequently, the tractor overturned and fell into a deep water-filled pit within the quarry. It was believed that Unais had become trapped inside the machine. Fire and Rescue Services personnel, backed by a scuba diving team, launched an extensive search in the more than 20-foot-deep water before ultimately recovering his body. The victim was subsequently transferred to the Government Medical College Hospital in Manjeri.
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